Robert Grider

Robert J. Grider, 76, of Carmi, formerly of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday evening November 1, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.  He was born on October 31, 1940 in Indianapolis, the son of John A. and Mildred (McGillicutty) Grider.  He married Janet Hayes on February 27, 1960 in Washington, IN and she survives.

Mr. Grider owned and operated Bob’s Cycle Sales in Crossville for 40 years before his retirement.  He served with the U.S. Marine Corp. Reserves.  Bob was a member of the Crossville Fire Dept. and served as Fire Chief for 25 years.  He loved racing motorcycles all over the country.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; his parents, son, Bobby (Joyce) Grider of Carmi; daughters, Rebecca (Brian) Thomason of Manhatten, KS and Beth (Scott) Tidwell of Diamond, IL; six grandchildren, Sarah (Angel), Jessica (Cory),  Drew, Chelsea, Sonja & Jacob; great-grandson, Brexton; and brother, Don Norton of Henderson, NV.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the funeral home.  Burial will be in White County Memorial Gardens.  Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com