William Robert “Buddy” Egbert, 84, of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Versailles, husband of Brenda Peach Egbert, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. Born on June 4, 1936, in Woodford County, Buddy was the son of the late Robert and Daisy Mae Redman Egbert. Buddy served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1954–1958. He formerly worked as a contractor, and for 31 years, at Texas Instruments in Versailles. A member of Kings Way Assembly Church in Versailles, Buddy enjoyed fishing, horse racing, watching Westerns, going to Cracker Barrel, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Including his wife Brenda, Buddy is survived by his children, William Robert Egbert, Jr. (wife Trish), Mark Anthony Egbert, Felicia Ann Egbert, and Brandon Scott Egbert (wife Pam), all of Versailles; stepchildren, Nathan Hoskins (wife Bobbi) of Willisburg, Ray Hoskins (wife Gail) and Sharon Chesser (husband Troy) all of Lawrenceburg; 14 grandchildren, Jake Egbert, Brittany Egbert, Erinn Egbert, Blake (Elizabeth) Egbert, Justin Rhinesmith, Hailey Egbert, Sara (Mike) Lacey, Magen (Tyler) Hembree, Jenna Hoskins, Jerrod Durr, Alexa Hoskins, Colton Hoskins, Breanna (Matt) Hartley and MaKayla Chesser; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Granville Lee (Alma) Egbert of Versailles and Michael J. Egbert of Frankfort. Along with his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Slatten, and two brothers, Marvin Egbert and Bobby Egbert. Services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Johnson and Pastor Mike Krupa officiated. Burial with military honors followed in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Ky. Memorials are suggested to the Bluegrass Hospice Care, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, Ky. 40601 or Kings Way Church, 4175 Lexington Road., Versailles, Ky. 40383.