Bobby Lee Stiltner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 28, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on March 24, 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Bobby is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Faye Stiltner, and he was a proud father to his two sons, James Gregory Thorpe and Bobby Duane (Betty) Stiltner. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Brandi, Sarah, Shawn, and Jerry, and he was especially delighted to be a great-grandfather to Kendyll, Kayleigh, Avery, Emery, Olivia, and Damien.
He also leaves behind his beloved sister, Verna (Elvery) Hall, who shared many treasured memories with him over the years. Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Lee Stiltner; his mother, Jane Stiltner; and his brothers and sister, Eugene Stiltner, Harold Stiltner, and Josie McCalister.
Bobby Lee Stiltner will be honored with visitation services at Lucas & Son Funeral Home in Pikeville, Kentucky, on Sunday, November 30 and Monday, December 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM each evening. Special services will be conducted each night of visitation at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM, followed by entombment in the J.U. Thacker Mausoleum, at the Annie E. Young Cemetery.
His family and friends will remember him for his kindness, strength, and commitment to those he loved. Bobby's presence will be profoundly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Lucas & Son Funeral Home
Annie E. Young Cemetery
Lucas & Son Funeral Home
Special services at 7:00 PM
Lucas & Son Funeral Home
Special services at 7:00 PM
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