Robert “Bobby” Burchett, age 85, of Eddyville, passed away on August 21, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.
Bobby was born October 18, 1937, to the late Carrol Franklin Burchett and Betty Irene Lewis Oliver. He was a state engineer for the KY Department of Highways and was a member of Princeton Church of Christ. Bobby enjoyed working on the farm, traveling out west, fishing, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lanene Burd Burchett of Eddyville; daughters, Rhonda (Steve) Bloemer of Kuttawa, Laurie (Don) Osborne of Eddyville; son, Kyle (Masae) Burchett of Lexington; grandchildren, Emily (Joey) Jones, Daniel Bloemer, Aaron Osborne, Noelle Burchett, Marley Burchett, Luke Burchett, Rio Burchett and Rei Burchett; great-grandchildren, Graham Jones and Henley Jones; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Kevin Burchett; sister, Jewell Murphy Jewell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Lakeland Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Lakeland Funeral Home with Randall Phillips and Bobby Cummins officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Lyon County.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Potter’s Children’s Home, 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101, and Friendship Cemetery, c/o Lanene Burchett, 5346 State Route 730 E, Eddyville, KY 42038.
You may light a candle or share a message with the family at www.lakelandchapel.com.
