Robert William Sheffield, age 48, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (October 20, 2026) at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY.

Robbie was born on March 29, 1978, in Memphis TN, the son of Ella Joyce Patterson Sheffield and the late Craig Thomas Sheffield.

Robbie enjoyed singing and playing guitar. He and his wife loved to sing karaoke and enjoyed listening to music together. He was a painter of many crafts and painted walls and trim work. Spending precious time with his grandchildren meant so much to him. Robbie married his wife, Valarie Parker Sheffield on November 15, 2024. He was baptized at New Life Church in Park City, KY on February 23, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Valarie Sheffield; mother, Ella Joyce Patterson Sheffield; his children, Abby and Jeremiah Sheffield; brother, Craig Sheffield and sister, Mary Eaton; maternal grandmother, Alice Patterson; maternal aunts, Lois Stilger, Nancy Childress, and Jeannie Lane; paternal aunts, and uncle, Sharon Lindsey, Martha Shultz, and Robert C. Sheffield; and several nieces and nephews.

Other than his father, Craig Thomas Sheffield, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Nell Sheffield, and little baby Sheffield; paternal grandparents, Herbert and Mary Sheffield; maternal grandfather, Marvin S. Patterson; maternal uncles and aunt, Calvin, Eugene, and Marvin L. Patterson and Nancy Patterson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, (October 25, 2026) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Brian Allen will be officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. on Sunday until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dermitt Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.

Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.