Bobby J. Letner, age 88 of Clarkson, KY passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was a member of Providence United Baptist Church. He retired from Ken-Dec as a tool and die machinist. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid UK fan. In his former years he was a Golden Glove Boxer, and no one can say he ever lost a fight. He was a family man and found joy in spending time with his grand-kids.

He is the son of the late James M. Letner and the late Dixie May Sissom Letner.

He is survived by his four children; Kathy Duggan (John Duggan), Anthony Letner, Sheila Carroll (Richard Carroll), and Tim Letner; 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; his siblings; Doyle Letner (Charlotte),

Mary Ruth Roberts, Arnold Letner, Della Letner, and Connie (John Norward).

He was preceded in death by his wife Lora Maynell Crabtree Letner; a brother, James Earl Letner; five sisters, Katherine Renfro, Susie Roberts, Barbara Thomas, Betty Thomas, and Maurcen Letner; a daughter, Tammy Letner Minton; and one grandson, Anthony Jeff Letner, Jr.

The family will welcome friends from 3:00- 8:00 PM CT on Friday, May 29, 2026 and again from 8:00- 11:00 AM CT on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Brooks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM CT on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Brooks Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Grider officiating. Burial will follow at Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.brooksfuneralhomeky.com