Robert Gene (Bob) Richey
Robert Gene (Bob) Richey, 88 INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Gene "Bob" Richey, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 15,...
Robert Gene (Bob) Richey Robert Gene (Bob) Richey, 88 INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Gene "Bob" Richey, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 15,... Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://tspne.ws/1O4o0MO
Muncie Published 12:07 a.m. ET Nov. 19, 2015
Robert Gene (Bob) Richey, 88
INDIANAPOLIS - Robert Gene "Bob" Richey, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at his residence.
He was born in Delaware County on June 23, 1927, the son of Robert Lowell and Bessie (Cecil) Richey, and attended DeSoto High School. Bob left school and proudly served his country in The United States Army during World War II.
Bob worked for Marsh Supermarkets as a Quality Control Supervisor, retiring after twenty-five years of service. He also was a school bus driver for Desoto and then Delaware Community Schools for over twenty-five years.
He was an elder at White Chapel Church and a member of Anthony Masonic Lodge F & A.M. #171, later transferring to Indianapolis Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. #699 in Mooresville. Bob also sang with The Gospel Tones and Jubilaires gospel groups for over twenty years.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Richey; three daughters, Connie Jo Bishop (husband, Steve) of Indianapolis, Robin Jene Matlock (husband, Marty) of Indianapolis and Jahma Lou Gray (husband, Jack) of Albany; his step-children, Marla-Dee Lawless of Westfield and Vickie Strode (husband, Pat) of Lostant, Illinois; his grandchildren, Richard Allan Bishop (wife, Sherie) of Indianapolis, Jack Laue Bishop II (wife, Holly) of Greenwood, Stephanie Jo Bishop-Luke of Indianapolis, Robert Beau Matlock (wife, Amanda) of Indianapolis, Meagan Glyn Matlock (Jan-Willem) of Geneva, Micah Martin Matlock of Indianapolis, Jahna Jo Hughes (Joey) of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina and Jacquelyn Rene Kilmer (husband, Adam) of Muncie; his great-grandchildren, Tyler Steven and Nicole Ann Bishop; Megan Leigh (Bell), Clarice Elaine and Anthony Joe Bishop; Kaitlyn Jo; Colbe Michael ,Jace Richey Luke, Isaac Spencer Matlock, Cash Matthew Matlock, Monroe Joann Matlock and Laken JoAnn Kilmer; his step-grandchildren, Amber Dee Good (husband, Kris), Darlene Freeman (husband, John), Denice Carr (husband, Terry) and Danell Mertes (husband, Dan); his step-great-grandchildren, Austin and Madison Freeman, Logan Snyder, Meleah Caden and Kyle Mertes; his brother, Merrill P. Richey; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of fifty-nine years, Jo Richey in 2004; two sisters, Roselee Grove and Eva Jeanette Richardson; and his parents.
Services will be 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial will follow in Black Cemetery of Albany with Military Rites by The United States Army and the Veterans of Delaware County.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015 with a 6:00 p.m. Masonic Service at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Delaware County 4-H Foundation and the Indiana Masonic Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
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