Richard "Ricky" Wayne Bilbrey

Mr. Richard "Ricky" Wayne Bilbrey passed away on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 at 9:30 AM, at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY, at the age of 63.

Born on Monday, March 26th, 1962, in Simpson County, Kentucky.

Richard was a self-employed farm hand.

He is survived by his mother, Edna (Jent) Bunch; his son, Josh Wayne Bilbrey, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer of Owensboro, KY; brother, Bruce Bilbrey of Franklin, KY; two sisters, Jamie Bilbrey of Franklin, KY and Kathy Stephens of Decker, TN; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wayne Bilbrey, and his daughter, Brooke Miles.

A graveside service in honor of Richard's life will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery, 420 Cemetery Street in Franklin, KY, on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Additional information can be found on their website at www.gilbertfhonline.com. Messages of condolence and support can also be shared on their Facebook page, Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. For further details, the obituary phone line is available at 270-586-8844.