Shepherd, Robert Leroy "Bobby" 79, of Shepherdsville entered eternal life December 13, 2015 at Essex Nursing and Rehab Center. He was a retired warehouse worker for General Electric. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Paul Shepherd; and Dorie Dunford; daughter, Rebecca Jean Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 47 years, Betty Noe-Shepherd; sons, Daniel and Timothy Shepherd; daughter, Debroh Floyd; brothers, Charles and Paul; sisters, Romana and Joyce; grandchildren, Noah; Joshua; Shanae; Ashley; Christian; Carly; Jacob; great grandchildren, Briley; Melody; Cooper; Zaine; and Payton. Funeral Service will be 11am Friday with Bro. Clifford Snawder officiating at Hardy-Close Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Eden Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 -8pm Thursday and after 9am Friday until time of Service. www.hardyclosefuneralhome.com