He was retired from Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant and Tractor Supply.
Preceding him in death was his wife of 50 years Judith Leep Gilpin; parents Robert Thomas and Ethyl Marie Gilpin.
Survivors include his children, Erin Gilpin and Angela Probus (Damian); sister, Helen Gilpin; brother-in-law, Houston Cockrell; grandchildren, Joshua Gilpin (Chelsea), Bobby Heightchew Jr., Zahne Peyton and Riley Probus; Great grandson, Easton Holcomb.
A celebration of life will be conducted at 1 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home. Visitation from 4-8 PM on Saturday.
