Robert B. Eck Obituary (1948

Robert Bruce Eck, 68, of Fairland, passed away Nov. 24, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1948, to Millard and Mary (Pollitt) Eck in the Beech Grove neighborhood of Indianapolis. He married Linda (Thurston) Eck in June of 1975, and she survives in Fairland. Other survivors include his son Derek Eck, of Fairland; sisters Patsy Hart and her husband John, of Columbus, Ga. and Pam Keffaber, of Nashville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Steve Eck. Mr. Eck graduated from Triton Central High School in 1966 and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by H.H. Gregg as an OTR truck driver for five years, retiring in 2005. He was also a farmer on his father's farm for more than 25 years. Mr. Eck enjoyed NASCAR, drag racing, the Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana Pacers and the New York Yankees. In earlier years, he enjoyed going to the beach in Florida and playing golf. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road in Shelbyville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairland Cemetery at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be given to St. Francis Hospice in care of the funeral home, Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.