Robert Bain Jr.

Robert Bain Jr., 93, of Reelsville, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Putnam County Hospital.

Bob was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Brazil, Ind., the son of Robert Sr. and Etta (Hale) Bain.

He attended Brazil High School before serving his country in the United States Army.

Bob married Betty Mercer on April 5, 1947.

He worked as a farmer throughout his life.

Bob also worked for the American Bearing Co., Indianapolis; as a supervisor for the Putnam County Highway Department; and for Walmart Distribution in Greencastle.

Bob was a faithful member of Putnamville Baptist Church.

He was a founding member of the Reelsville Fire Department and had been a member of the Carbon Masonic Lodge.

Bob was very active in Putnam County politics. He has served as a precinct committeeman and ran for Putnam County Council.

Bob was a dedicated employee wherever he worked. He retired from Walmart Distribution at age 87. Because of his devotion, he was awarded Indiana's "Outstanding Older Worker" award in 2003. This afforded him the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., with his family and be acknowledged on a national level.

Bob was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Haley Anna Bain, five half-brothers and three half-sisters.

Bob is survived by his wife Betty Bain of Reelsville; four children, Sandy Hutcheson and husband Kenny of Reelsville, Sharon Blaydes and husband Stephen of Reelsville, Don Bain and wife Rita of Reelsville, and Dan Bain and wife Dianna of Reelsville; grandchildren Julie Peters and husband Mark, Ann Taylor, Jennifer Smith and husband Bryan, Pastor Stephen Paul Blaydes Jr. and wife Rachelle, Gretchen Wallace and husband Ian, Lindsay Teipen and husband Aaron, Hilarie Pistelli and husband Pat, Valarie Bartrom and husband Phil, Daniel Robert Bain and fiancé Shawna Campbell; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Fern Floyd, of Indianapolis ,as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Services for Bob will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave., Brazil, with Pastors Stephen Blaydes Jr. and Rick Brown officiating.

Burial with military rites, will follow at Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Putnamville Baptist Church, 637 E. U.S. 40, Cloverdale, IN 46120, or the Reelsville VFD, P.O. Box 11, Reelsville, IN 46171.

Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.