Bobby Lee DeBord, age 83, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Tuesday, May 19, 1942, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Frank and Gladys Tabor DeBord.
Bobby loved fishing, bowling, woodworking, tinkering with clocks and spending time with his family. He retired from General Motors after 35 years as a cutter grinder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, David Lee DeBord; one daughter, Angela DeBord; three brothers, Billy DeBord, Eual DeBord, Roger DeBord; three sisters, Jonda Whitt, Vivian Rice and Betty Lawless.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Darlene Rose DeBord; one son Daniel (MaryKay) DeBord of Powhatan, Virginia; one daughter, Donna (Doug) Moore of Centerville, Ohio; 4 grandchildren, Maggie DeBord, Jack DeBord, Kourtney Wolf, Kade Wolf; three sisters, Shirley Gordon of Centerville, Ohio, Virginia Plunkett of Norman, Oklahoma, Sue Turkson of Alliance, Ohio, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Pastor Paul Santoro officiating. Burial will follow in DeBord Cemetery on Square Lick in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Bobby Lee DeBord.
