Anthony Dale Robards, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on August 9, 1946, in Morganfield, KY, to the late Frances Hagan Sigler and Oscar Clinton Robards. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired as a coal miner from Deer Creek Mines. He loved golfing and fishing. Anthony was very involved with jail ministry and was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Clinton Robards; infant granddaughter, Hali Renee Sharp; and sister, Pam Qualls.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Arleen Jansen Robards; son, Tony Robards of Madisonville; daughter, Sonia Renee (Chris) Sharp of Benton, KY; sisters, Suzanne (Terry) Perkins of Nebo, KY, Nancy (Devery) Patterson of Slaughters, KY, and Betty (Anthony) Gibbons of Henderson, KY; brothers, Doug (Karen) Robards of Louisville, KY, Jerry Robards of Madisonville, and Carl Sigler of Manitou; grandchildren, Cory Sharp and Megan (Jaxon) Doster; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Ellis officiating. Burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd, Hopkinsville, KY. Military honors will be conducted graveside by the United States Air Force and the Christian County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Tony Robards, Aaron Wagner, Carl Sigler, Rick Langley, and Michael Todd.