Date Of Birth: April 7, 1935
Date Of Death: February 1, 2009
Mr. Robert Edward Massingale, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home on February 1st, 2009.Robert was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 7, 1935, the son of the late James Leslie and Helen Mae (Denton) Massingale. After High School he served his country honorably in the Marine Corps.He was a plumber, retiring in 1993.He is survived by his wife of 55 years Wilma; daughter Leslie Maxwell (Daniel) and grandson Nathan; son Brady Massingale (Jeri); grandchildren Ryan and Stacy Maxwell; several nieces and nephews- Roland and Dorthy Bradley, Jim and Francis Combs, Jim and Obra Sammons, Rita and Dave Schlab, Venice and Carol Witt, Wilma and Gary Jodrey, Dennis and Jan Haddix; several cousins- Lou Woods, Don Jones, Verna Yeager; and 6 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, son and daughter-in-law Robert and Carla and two grandchildren, Robert III and Lesley.A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, Feb 4th at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care at 6:00 pm, with visitation one hour prior to the service.Memorial donations can be made to The Little Red Door Cancer Agency, 317-925-5595, 1801 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Jim Frances Combs says
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a great friend and neighbor. He will be missed.
Maria and Greg Mabe says
Dear Leslie, Dan and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing.
You are all in our thoughts and prayres.
Maria and Greg Mabe
Carrie Tex says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. If you or your family need anything please do not hesitate to ask.
wilma and gary jodrey says
aunt wilma leslie and brady so sorry to hear about uncle bob we will miss him a lot we lost a dear uncle he was good to everyone if there is anything we can do let us know we love you all a lot wilma jean lewis jodrey and family
John Ashton says
If you heard God speak, wouldn’t He say these words of love?
When you die, when your body lies cold and your spirit soars over to my wonders and love, I will not hinder you from seeing my wonderful face.
On that day, when we see each other face to face, your soul will literally explode into my wonder, my love, and my beauty.
On that day, when we begin to spend eternity together, all your earthly pain and suffering will be gone forever.
On that day, when we stand together and survey the wonders of all I have created, all of your earthly pain and suffering will be replaced by my spirit in full measure.
On that day, when we share the glory of heaven together, all the pain and difficulty in trying to do my work will be replaced by your heavenly exhilaration.
madisyn maxwell says
im am so unhappy about papaw bob it was really sad day and it is weird not having him at his house.
so sorry about his death
Tasha Jackson says
Dear Wilma and family,
I was sorry to hear about Bob. I hope you are well as this is a hard time in life. You and Bob were good friends to me and I enjoyed our time drinking coffee together on the river. Those days were wonderful and I wish we could get them back. I will keep you in my prayers.
Your friend,
Tasha Jackson
Venice Carole Witt says
Aunt Wilma, the loss of Uncle Bob is going to be very hard on many of us. He was a one of a kind. Uncle Bob had a big heart and he enjoyed life. He taught me things over the years when I was growing up. He was a brother when I needed a brother and he was a dad when I needed a dad. But he was Always my uncle Bob. I enjoyed many of the fishing times I spent with him. Carole and I will miss him dearly. We want you to know you are always welcome to come be with us anytime you want to visit. Many of the people down here in Bethlehem send their condolences as well. Thank God for the children you have to help carry you on. Your memories of the 55 years you spent with uncle Bob will be wonderful. We love you.
Venice and Carole
Terrie Samons says
Aunt Wilma, Leslie and Brady, I am so sorry for your loss..uncle Bob will be missed and if there is anything I can do please let me know…I love you all very much and Im sorry I will not be able to attend the service as I am in school and have classes that cannot be missed. Again I am so sorry and I love you all. Terrie
Norma Means says
Wilma, Lesley, & Brady
I are so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing.
You are all in my thoughts and prayres.
Norma Means
Earl Samantha Witt Troxell says
Aunt Wilma we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bob always made me laugh and I will always have happy and fond memories of him. We will keep you and the kids in our prayers. Love you, Samantha
Portia Elliott says
With deepest sympathy. I’m sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jim Obra Samons says
Our hearts mourn the passing of Uncle Bob and we offer our sincerest condolences to Aunt Wilma, Leslie, Brady and all the family. Bob was a wonderful uncle and friend and was a great help when we were starting our business many years ago, he was one of the first to believe in us. We will greatly miss him but will always have fond memories of all the fun times.
Love to All,
Jim & Obie
Kandice Bott says
Family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jon Yeager says
I must admit, I do not have much of a recollection of Robert. I am Verna Yeagers son Jon. Yet, I do believe that God calls us in God’s time. I understand that this is a time to morn. Nonetheless I feel it is also a time to rejoice! That Robert is at rest and at home with our heavenly father.
Verna says
He was loved by all that knew or spent time with him.
Lucy Lewis says
Dear Aunt Wilma,
I am so sorry to here about uncle Bob. I didn’t find out until late this afternoon. I have great memories of you and uncle Bob at your house on Kercheval. This is going to be a hard time for you, Leslie and Brady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Margie Day at the shop also wanted me to tell you how sorry she was to here about uncle Bob. If there is anything that I can ever do for you let me know.
Love Lucy
Shawn Deborah Shawn II and Cassidy Witt says
Dear Aunt Wilma, Leslie and Brady, We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Uncle Bob was truly one of a kind. Always ready to teach if you were ready to listen. Though it’s been a couple of years since Debbie and I have seen you both Aunt Wilma, I have the fondest memories of my visits on the river. When I think back of the many memories with Uncle Bob one in particular stands out. The afternoon he showed me that there’s nothing an Ohio River Channel Cat likes more than Shad Minnows. Best I can tell, he was absolutely right. I will always cherish those memories. He will be deeply missed. With our sincerest sympathy, we send our love.
Venice Witt II says
Dear Aunt Wilma & family, so sorry to hear of your loss, we have lost a real and original character, He will always be remembered with the highest regard. For me, i remember, as a kid, listening to Uncle Bob’s laughter when everyone played cards. It seems like i always remember him laughing. He will be greatly missed and i offer My deepest condolences.
With love Venice Witt II
Gabe Witt Scarlett Dean Desiree Gabrielle Witt says
Uncle Bob, I already miss you. I missed you when you left. I spend a lot of time fishing on the river bank in the summers and I think about you and Aunt Wilma a lot. I wish you could be here to see my baby girl, Desiree, born Dec. 1st. Thanks for all you taught me when I was a young boy. Aunt Wilma you will always be in my heart and call me if you ever need anything.
We love you!
Gabe, Scarlett and Desiree
Peggy Woodhall says
Leslie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Peggy
Ruth Ann Boston says
Wilma,Leslie,Dan,and Brady,
Altho we could not be together lately, We always new WE all were just a phone call away. Wilma God Bless You. Our Thoughts, Love, and prayers are with you and your family.we MISS an LOVE you. Ray & Ruth Ann Boston
Joni Ross says
Leslie & family – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda June Gordon says
Wilma,Leslie Ann and Brady,
I just wanted to let you know, you are in my thoughts.
It’s so hard to find the right words, but I hope you’ll know, my sympathy and thoughts are with you now.
(Dorothy’s friend)