Robert “Bob” Kunkle age of 82, returned to his Heavenly father on Tuesday October 27, 2026. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Eugene and Frances Kunkle on Tuesday, September 26, 1944.
Bob found genuine joy in dancing with the Derby City Bop Club, and he carried that same spirit of enthusiasm into the teams and traditions he followed, including the University of Kentucky, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cleveland Browns. He also valued the simple, familiar comforts of playing cards, and he embraced the perspective and renewal that came through traveling. Music was another meaningful companion in his life, with Jimmy Buffett holding a special place among his favorites.
He is survived by his daughter, Lara Creamer (Larry); his son, Robert Kunkle (Jessica); his grandchildren, Nathan Creamer, Olivia Kunkle and Isabela Kunkle; his sister, Judy Henry (Arthur); his nephews, Tom Henry and Rob Henry; the mother of his children, Lynita Bennett, along with a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Kunkle, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Creamer.
Graveside services will be at 11 am on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Lexington Cemetery, located at 833 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508.
