Richard Leroy Roby

December 2, 1964- January 8, 2025

Richard Leroy Roby, "Richie Rich", 60, of Gibsonton, FL., passed away on January 8th, 2025, at the hospital in Brandon, FL. He was the son of James H. Roby and Rogene F. Roby.

Rich was born in North Platte, Nebraska but was a long-time resident of Hastings, Nebraska. He graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1983. From there, he went on to become a U.S. Marine--where he served his country for 11 years--including spending time in Japan and Southern California. During this time, he achieved the rank of sergeant and received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.

After the military, Rich worked as a journeymen electrician, throughout the United States, with roots in Alabama, but eventually settled down in Florida.

Rich cherished his family and friends with a loving heart that was bonded together with a close-knit relationship and he will be greatly missed.

Rich's passions were: Westerns', Country Music and Classic Rock, Classic American Muscle Cars, and motorcycles. He also loved to sing karaoke and cheer for his favorite team, "Dallas Cowboys"

Rich is survived by his two kids, Dallas and Shelby. Two grandkids, Cameron and Kat. His dad, James Roby of Hastings, NE, his brother, Roger Roby and his wife Cindy Roby of Louisville, NE, his sister, Rose Berney of Sterling, NE, his baby brother, Bobby Roby of Medford, MA, and his sister-in-law, Tracy Krajewski of Valrico, FL. His three nephews: Dusting Roby and his wife Ali Roby of Gretna, NE, Michael Roby of Grand Island, NE; and Kyle Roby of Valrico, FL; his three nieces: Elizabeth Roby of Bellevue, NE; MacKenzie Berney of Doniphan, NE; and Brooklyn Roby of Valrico, FL. No services have been set. His final resting place will be Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, NE. Sympathy cards and/or flowers can be sent to: James Roby 1006 E C St., Apt. 103 Hastings, NE 68901