Roscoe “Rocky” Sebastian, Jr, age 73, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
Rocky was born January 1, 1950 in Breathitt County, KY, a son to the late Roscoe Sr. and Loudemia (Stamper) Sebastian. Rocky was the Founder and President of Sebastian Sign and Crane in Lexington, KY. He was a University of Kentucky sports fan, enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds, and loved Bluegrass Music.
Along with his parents, Rocky was preceded in death by his wife; Brenda Gayle Sebastian, sister; Mary Lois Mayes, and brother; Curtis Ray Sebastian.
He is survived by two brothers; Paul (Louise) Sebastian of Indiana and Alex Eugene (June) Sebastian of Ohio, brother-in-law; Bill Mayes, nieces and nephews; Paula (Dan) Rottinghaus, Rita (David) Vanmeter, April Andis, Brian (Stacey) Hoskins, Lisa Mayes, and Joey (Candace) Mayes, great-nieces and nephews; Alexis Byrd, Kylie and Aubrey Hoskins, Emily (James) Strong, Dawson Thatcher, and Nathan Mayes, along with many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will begin Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held immediately following with Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Rocky will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery located in Booneville, KY. To leave the family a special message, please visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rocky's memory to the UK Markey Cancer Centers. (Online at: ukmarkey.org/honor-a-loved-one/ or by mail to: Markey Cancer Centers, UK Philanthropy Attention: Gift Receipts, P.O. Box 23552, Lexington, KY 40506)
