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J. Bruce Robbins
65, Sheridan, IN, passed away July 5, 2012. He was born January 9, 1947 in Hamilton County, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe H. and Lucille (Bassett) Robbins.
He was a 1965 graduate of Sheridan H.S. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a machinist for Biddle Manufacturing in Sheridan, retiring in May of 2012 after 47 years of service. He also worked in the Maintenance Department for Sheridan H.S., assisted Bud Wright and managed the weight room for the Sheridan H.S. Athletic Dept. He was a member of Corvette Indy, and his true passion was collecting and showing Corvettes. He was a diehard Sheridan Blackhawk fan. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
He is survived by 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
The funeral service is at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 9 at Ker cheval Funeral Home, Sheridan, IN with visitation there from 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 8, and from 8:00 AM until service time on Monday. Interment will be at Crown View Cemetery, Sheridan, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
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Tyla Reynolds
July 9, 2012
I have known Bruce all my life and have the fondest memories of him. He was a kind and wonderful person. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Joe & Edith Perkins
July 8, 2012
Our sincere condolences to Bobby and all the family. Many memories will remain in our hearts forever. Our Mothers were Sisters. His cousins Joe & Edith Perkins
Gary Smith
July 7, 2012
I met Bruce during the weekend of "Corvettes at Carlisle" in August of '99. It was the first trip for us both to that event. Quickly it became our favorite Corvette activity. In fact, we always referred to that show as our grown-up "Christmas," the anticipation was so great each year! Bruce and I immediately became very close friends, as the two of us shared so much in common. We always roomed together on any of our various trips, whose travels took us from Pennsylvania to California and many locations between. We became known amongst our travel companions as "Neiman and Marcus" for our shopping prowess, as Bruce's many sets of wheels and tires can attest! As all of us would arrive at a show, Bruce and I would instantly split from the others to get a jump start on our list of shopping items to pursue. With Bruce's passing I have lost a very dear friend and so much more. Though my life will never be the same without him, the times we shared have forever shaped who I am. Bruce's strong religious convictions helped to keep my proper perspective in both good and bad times on many occasions. That is the kind of person Bruce was, and the impact his friendship could bestow. My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's family, friends, and his Corvette fraternity. Heaven has become a more perfect place with your presence! May you rest in peace, my brother.
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