Name: Celebration of Life for Robert Wesley "Cowboy Bob" Glaze
Start: 2016-10-01T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-10-01T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center

Robert Wesley "Cowboy Bob" Glaze

73, Morgantown, passed away 9/16/16. Bob married Gail Butterfield on 5/7/76. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1960 and from IU in 1965 with a BA in Radio/Television. He was employed at WTTV-4 for 23 years. Bob was an outdoorsman at heart, and a long-time member of the YMCA, living the life Cowboy Bob promoted.

Bob is survived by his wife Gail; mother Helen Liebengood; sister Tommye Lou (Bob) Beavers; niece Stacey (Ross) Raifsnider; nephew Brad(deceased) (Kelly) Beavers; brother-in-law Robert (Melany) Butterfield; sister-in-law Linda (Bill) Landrum.

A Public Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, 10/1 at Singleton Community Mortuary, 7602 Madison Ave, Indianapolis. The family has requested memorial gifts be given to Martinsville BBJ YMCA, the Morgan County Humane Society, or the INDNatural Resources Foundation in support of the Ft. Harrison State Dog Park. Online condolences maybe extended to the family by visiting http://www.singletonmortuary.com.

"Keep smiling!"

"Don't forget to take your nap!"

"And Remember, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!"

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 21, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Glaze

15 Entries

Julie "Storm" Smithson

April 8, 2025

My most vivid memory is of Bob playing Keith Whitley songs on May 9, 1989, when it was learned that Keith had passed away. I was driving a truck for Yellow Freight System and when Keith's songs began playing, one after the other, I just knew. The shock of a 34-year-old youngster dying was so great that even tears wouldn't flow, but my memory of Keith's voice on the Indianapolis radio station remains strong and clear even after almost 36 years. God bless Bob and his family, friends and legions of people (and dog!) of all ages impacted by the great good he did!

Bill vandergriff

April 12, 2024

Easiest way to say it. He was a part of my childhood.

Mark McGaha

May 27, 2023

I grew up watching Cowboy Bob on Channel 4 when I was a little kid in the 70's and 80's. I meet him once when he visited my hometown of Covington indiana in around 89-90. He was such a gentleman. At the time I was 19 years old. Now at 53,I still consider him an important part of my childhood. He was and still is my childhood hero.

Julie Partridge

September 28, 2016

Such sad news, Cowboy Bob was a real friend to Morgan County Humane Society, and as the fundraising chairman he was always willing to help if called upon to MC an event. He will be sadly missed. He so loved the lost andneglected dogs of the world. Julie Partridge

Tom Akins

September 27, 2016

Gail,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a fine man and a wonderful friend. I'll never forget the joy he brought just by being nearby. My prayers are with you.

Dawnita H

September 26, 2016

Cowboy Bob...I will never forget you! I had the pleasure of meeting you 38 years ago at my kindergarten graduation from Dena's Daycare Center. You were our very special guest! I remember when you handed me my diploma, you smiled and gave me a big hug, as you did with all of the students graduating. Thank you for always greeting me in the morning on WTTV-4 and for being a part of such a special day in my life (Kindergarten graduation). Rest in Heaven!

Lisa Fellers

September 26, 2016

I watched Cowboy Bob when I was little. He will be missed. Prayers for his family.

September 23, 2016

Gail, so very sorry for your loss. Remembering you in prayers. Melinda Merrell

Steve and Dianne Nonte

September 22, 2016

Sad to hear about Bob. Our condolences to Gail. Being a neighbor, we often saw Bob and Gail walking their dogs. We also walked our white husky and Bob would sometimes stop and speak to us as he drove by. Always friendly and loved his dogs. Our boys watched his show growing up. May he Rest in Peace.

Mike Archer

September 22, 2016

Rest in Peace, you deserve it Sir! My two kids were on your show around 1978. They are now in their 40s but I still remember, "stop, drop and roll."

As a parent you always know the people that were good to your kids. Thank You "Cowboy Bob" for being good to me kids.

September 21, 2016

So sorry to hear about Cowboy Bob. I grew up watching him on channel 4 everyday and simply loved him. Was so sad to hear of his passing.. Prayers for the family.. Sherry Reisner

Michael Pierce

September 21, 2016

My condolences to Bob's sister, my Ball State friend, Tommye. Her stories of their childhood enriched my image of Cowboy Bob's persona. To the entire family, may your hearts continue onward with tender and joyful memories of a life dedicated to the goodness of our culture.

Roseanna Thompson-Head

September 21, 2016

My deepest sympathies to Gail & her family for their loss. I was shocked to hear the news. I grew up watching Channel 4 TV. The station was just down the street from my home then. I've not crossed paths with Bob in many years, but I'd usually see Bob at the Stony Creek Pumpkin patch, here in Noblesville, where I've lived for 40 years. He was funny & full of life. Very often I'm asked to recall the memories I have with the WTTV-4 family I worked with from 1972-77. Cowboy Bob, Janie, Peggy, Sammy (Bob Carter)Terry, News, camera, engineering crews. I had a great time there. I worked in the film editing dept. with Bob's wife, Gail. Got to see their courtship begin. Even double dated once. Bob & I'd go over cartoon schedules for that weeks shows. I've watch from the back of the studio or engineering booth as the tapings took place. I had such a great experience with my WTTV-4 family. Bob will truly be missed. RIP Bob!

Melanie Lane

September 21, 2016

Along with many, I grew up with "Cowboy Bob".
When I "outgrew" the show, I still had the pleasure of seeing him often but live and in person. He would frequent the DQ at 96th & 421 and I would be his server. A bank sits on the lot now.
Thanks for the many years of joy, the words of wisdom, and the laughter.
We need more people like "Cowboy Bob".
Thoughts and prayers are being sent to his family and friends.

September 20, 2016

I was shocked when I heard Bob was ill. I tried to call on Thursday to no answer and feared the worst. He was a man of honor. You could see the shyness in his personality covered by a tremendous positive attitude. He exuded the spiritual gift of Kindness. I will miss his stories esp. the ones he shared about his adoring wife and their many adventures. My heart goes out to Gail. I hope you can get on a plane and fly it through the heavens as you try to fathom the mysteries of the next life. Watch for signs for they will come. After my Twin brother died, my Bible fell open to Psalms 71. It helped me. I read it at his funeral. God bless you and be near you. With deepest Sympathy, Kathryn & Roger Maxwell

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