RIH: Basketball Legend Bobby Washington, EKU Great and Community Pillar, Joined His Mother in Heaven
Bobby Washington's impact on Kentucky basketball is forever remembered.
December 19, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 19, 2026
Bobby Washington, a former athlete from Eastern Kentucky University, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2026.
He played basketball and was a three-time All-Ohio Valley Conference honoree for three straight years from 1967 to 1969.
Bobby Washington remains one of the greatest players in Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball history. He was a sharpshooting guard and scored 1,221 points.
His scoring prowess was undeniable. He led the Colonels with 18.0 points per game in 1967-68 and boosted his average to 20.1 points the following season.
Washington earned All-Tournament Team honors in the 1966 OVC Tournament while helping the team win the championship.
The Baltimore Bullets selected him in the 1969 NBA Draft, and he played two seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also played for the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA.
After his playing career, he returned home to Lexington, Kentucky, and built a lasting legacy as a highly successful head coach at Bryan Station High School.
Today, we mourn the passing of Eternal Colonel Bobby Washington. ❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobby’s family and friends in this difficult time, and we remember the light that he was on and off the field.
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Bobby Washington was a former athlete whose strength and determination were hallmarks of his time at Eastern Kentucky University.
His sudden passing on December 18, 2026, left a profound void in the basketball community.
Washington’s athletic prowess was seen in his early years, and he became a respected member of the Colonels’ athletic program.
He was remembered not only for his physical ability on the field but for his unwavering work ethic, team-first attitude, and quiet leadership.
His time as a Colonel forged bonds and memories that lasted a lifetime.
Wow, another one of my childhood homies gone. First it was Sean Simpson, Charles Horne, Todd Cleveland, now it’s Bobby Washington. We all used to sit together at the same round table in kindergarten. It’s only 2 of us left, me and Cornelius Cotton.
RIP Bobby Washington, gone too soon.
Beyond the arena, Washington was known for his resilient spirit and deep loyalty to family and friends. He faced profound loss with the passing of his mother, whom he now joins in eternal rest.
Washington leaves behind a legacy of passion, grit, and quiet strength. He will be dearly missed by his family members and countless friends.
The Washington family will soon announce a memorial service to celebrate the life of a former athlete and coach. His greatest victories were won in the hearts of those who loved him.
Rest In Peace, Bobby Washington.
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