Bobby Joe Brady

Bobby Joe Brady, 77, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Cooper Trail Assisted Living. Born June 24, 1949, in Marion County, he was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from General Electric after 36 years of service. Bobby loved tinkering with and restoring steam engines and tractors. He also enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Lynn Brady who died July 7, 2023; his parents, Charles Everett and Mary Catherine Beavers Brady; one brother, Joseph Curtis Brady.

Survivors include five brothers, Henry Louis Brady (Phyllis) of Summerville, James Benedict Brady (Shiela) of Raywick, Andrew Brady and Ricky Brady (Clarita), both of Lebanon, and Leo Brady of Raywick; five sisters, Betty Kirkland of Lebanon, Mary Lois Vize (Frank) of Springfield, Ann Bright of Lebanon, Jenny Brady of Bardstown, and Wanda Reeves of Burgin; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Saint Charles Catholic Church, 675 Highway 327, Lebanon. Very Rev. Scott J. Wimsett, V.F. will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery where the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.

The visitation is 4-8 pm Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Memorials may go to Hospice of Nelson County.