Robert Quire, Sr.

Robert Clayton Quire 80, passed away July 26, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born January 29, 1940 to Lyle and Dorothy Quire. After graduating at Ahrens Trade High School, he joined the Navy and served until 1964.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Dorothy Quire, his loving wife Barbara whom he missed dearly since she left us in 2008 and a great granddaughter Gracie Mae Leasor.

He is survived by one daughter Jeannee (James) Morgan of Elizabethtown, one son Robby Quire of Louisville, and one step daughter Tracey Saelen of Louisville whom he loved as his own. Four grandchildren Tori Byrnes of Clarksville, IN, Hunter Quire from Louisville, Cory Morgan of Brandenburg, KY, and Jamie Leasor of Rineyville, KY. He also had 7 great grandchildren whom he loved very much. Mckinley, Ellie and Charli Leasor, Roxi and Molly Morgan, Currin and Caine Byrnes.

Robert and Barbara were known for their awesome Derby parties. Something everyone looked forward to every year. They planned for months and it was always a huge success. He was a BIG prankster all the way to the end and loved gambling and playing cards which, he did up until 2018 when his health started gradually declining. He was an avid U of L fan.

In 2015 Robert's Granddaughter Jamie and her husband Michael opened their home to him so that we could keep an eye on him and help keep him safe due to some health issues. He remained there until 2019 when his health required more than the family could help him with. During those 4 years he was smothered with 3 little girls that dearly missed him when he had to move to assistant living, but boy is there some stories that will never be forgotten that occurred during that 4 years. We tried to convert him to a U of K fan during the time he was there but that was a FAIL!!

Robert had a great number of family and friends whom he loved very much and they loved him in return. He will definitely be missed