Robert L. Needham, 92
Robert L. Needham, 92, of Lafayette, died at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Creasy Springs Health Campus. Born May 16, 1920, in Thorntown, IN, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Anna (Woody) Needham. Bob was raised in Boone County and graduated from Thorntown High School. He was an honorably discharged Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. On May 20, 1951 in Dover, IN, Bob married Mary Etta Graham and she preceded him in death on August 25, 1999. Bob was a seed technician with Ag Alumni of Romney for 20 years and for 16 years worked for Farmers Forage Research at Battle Ground. He was a member of First Christian Church in Lafayette and the American Legion Post in Thorntown. Bob enjoyed Purdue basketball and other Purdue sports and loved traveling.
Bob is survived by his two daughters, Janet Dickerson and her husband, Dr. J. Brooks Dickerson of Lafayette and Marilyn Robison and her husband John Robison of Kokomo, one sister, Eunice Brumit of West Lafayette, 5 grandchildren, Leah Asher (husband, Nicholas) of Denver, CO, Diana Dickerson of Denver, CO, Bethany Campbell (husband, Kent) of Grays-lake, IL, Andrew Robison of Ft. Collins, CO, and Jeremy Robison a student at Purdue University in West Lafayette, a very special friend, Jocelyn McCoy of Lafayette and his first great-grandchild expected in July. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Etta, his parents, and a brother, Thomas Needham.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the service at noon on Saturday at First Christian Church with Pastor Greg Eberhard officiating. Graveside service 3 p.m. Saturday at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Thorntown, with military honors by the Thorntown American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Ministry of First Christian Church. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Bob was a great person, very friendly. We got to know him in line boarding an airplane to Ireland. We became friends after that. We will miss him.Our deepest sympathy to both Janet, Marilyn and their families, also Jocelyn Mccoy.
JoAnn Drinan
February 21, 2013
Robert will be missed by so many. What a wonderful life he has lead. The world will be emptier without him.
DR Castor & Staff
February 19, 2013
In loving memory of Uncle Bob. We will all miss him dearly.
Karen Closson
February 19, 2013
Bob was such an awesome guy. Got to know him when he was a red coat at Home Hospital. Looked forward to seeing him when it was his day to volunteer in our department(Cardiovascular). Also got his comfy recliner when he was downsizing and moving into a smaller place. Loved that chair. He will be missed.
Susan Starbuck
February 19, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
February 19, 2013
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