Charles Robert "Bob" Van Hoy

Charles Robert "Bob" Van Hoy obituary, Mitchell, IN

Charles Robert "Bob" Van Hoy

Charles Van Hoy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Oct. 10, 2024.

Publish in a newspaper

MITCHELL – Charles Robert "Bob" Van Hoy, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his residence.
Born December 27, 1937, in Martin County, he was the son of Hugh and Addie (Walton) Van Hoy. He married Judith Ann Kelley on June 24, 1966, and she preceded him in death April 15, 2013.
Bob was part-owner and operator of Van Hoy Heating & Cooling for many years. He was a 1956 graduate of Monroe City High School and a U. S. Army Veteran. Bob was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He enjoyed horseback riding and traveling out West and having breakfast with his friends. Bob was an avid fisherman who competed in many Bass tournaments over the years. He loved spending the day at the lake with his close friends and his grandson. His family was everything to him.
Survivors include his son, Charles Stacy (Brandy) Van Hoy of Bedford; grandchildren, Savanna Lee and Charles Seaver Van Hoy; and sister, Alice Isom of Mitchell.
His parents; wife; sons, Scott David Van Hoy and Infant Ricky Van Hoy; and siblings, Mike Van Hoy, Marilyn Ray, and Richard "Rick" Van Hoy, preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, at Liberty Baptist Church with Pastors Greg Isom and Don McNabb officiating. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church.
Memorial Gifts: Liberty Baptist Church

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

How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Charles Van Hoy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Charles Van Hoy's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?