Bob Jasper, age 66 of Ferguson, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

He was born on May 19, 1945 in Somerset, Kentucky to Nora Ellen Hardgrove Jasper and the late James Preston Jasper.  He was formerly employed as a supervisor for Modernfold and currently employed at the American Legion.  He was of the Baptist faith.   He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post #38, a member of the American Veterans Post #125 in Somerset, a member of Eagles in New Castle, Indiana and a member of Pulaski Veterans.  He was an avid golfer.  He enjoyed photography, Nascar and watching the U. K. Wildcats.  He also enjoyed a good bargain and he loved to eat. 

Mr. Jasper is survived by his mother, Nora Ellen Hardgrove Jasper, two sons, Mark Jasper of New Castle, Indiana and Creston Johnson, an honorary son;  two daughters, Lori Jasper of Punta Gorda, Florida and Amanda Jasper of Kansas City, Kansas; he was the very proud grandfather of Brittney Elmore, Isaah Jasper, Sebastian (Shellcracker) McBride and Zoe (Zoe Doey) McNolty; three brothers, Joe and Greg Jasper of Somerset, KY and Tom Jasper of New Castle, Indiana; seven sisters, Marian McGowan, Judy Compton, Kay Spaw, Cindy Slaughter, Becky Gallaher, Liz Warren all of Somerset, KY and Lisa McGrayel, Noblesville, Indiana; and a special friend, Kaye Markin.  

Along with his father, James Preston Jasper, he was preceded in death by a son, Brad Jasper; a grandson, Jared Elmore; and two brothers, David and Johnny Jasper. 

Visitation for Bob Jasper will be Wednesday, June 29, 2011 after 6:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Highway 80, Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother J. S. New officiating. 

The family request expressions of sympathy be made to the American Legion Post #38 Children’s Christmas Fund, 500 Enterprise Drive, Somerset, KY 42501.