Robert "Bobby" Wayne Friend, 54, of Hanson, KY passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 6, 1967 in Layfayette, IN to Luayne Pitts Pingleton and the late Robert Malcom Friend. Bobby was employed with Hibbs Electric in Madisonville and was a member of Pritchett's Chapel. He enjoyed fishing and racing. His greatest passion was music where he shared his talents as a singer and musician. Bobby enjoyed spending time with family and friends and always enjoyed making them laugh.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-one years, Sherri Spivey Friend; his mother and step-father, Luayne and Ronald Pingleton of Madisonville, KY; daughters, Sabra (Tyler) Jones of Madisonville and Brooke (Kenny) Weiskittel of Hanson; son, Cody Friend of Greenville, KY; sister, Robin Johnston of Hanson; grandchildren, Jovi and Weston Friend, Clayton Cullen, and Layla and Miles Weiskittel; and his nephews, Andrew Johnston of Tennessee and Jacob Johnston of California.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Pritchett's Chapel, 300 Combs Rd., Madisonville, Ky. 42431 with Pastor Steve Terry officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

The visitation will be from Noon until the service hour Friday at the church.