Robert "Bobby" F. Holcomb Jr.

Robert “Bobby” F. Holcomb, Jr., 73, of Monrovia, passed from this life on October 19, 2020, in his home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Indianapolis on May 18, 1947, the second of six children to the late Robert F. Sr., and Hazel M. (Reinken) Holcomb. A proud 1965 Monrovia High School graduate, Bobby was a member of the FFA, the 4H, and served on the student council. Throughout the years he worked for various farmers in Morgan County. After graduation he started his family and found his passion in life becoming a jet aircraft mechanic, holding multiple aeronautical certifications. He was employed with Eastern Airlines for 23 years, before retiring from Fed Ex after 21 years of dedicated service. While working for Eastern Airlines, Bobby met Gail, the love of his life, in 1984. The happy couple had a whirlwind romance before flying to Las Vegas to be united in marriage. Gentle, kind, compassionate and loving, Bobby was an exceptional father and husband. With an illustrious sense of humor and a brilliant ability to tell stories, Bobby was a member of the Liar’s Table at the Monrovia Café, and the last surviving member of the Three Musketeers. He held a deep appreciation for antique tractors, owning a vast collection and attending tractor pulls and festivals. Always civic minded, Bobby was dependable in his community. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know and love him. Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his sister Toby Holcomb; niece Stephanie Lehr; and brother in law, Jim Kenworthy. He leaves behind his loving wife of 36 years, Gail (Hardy) Holcomb; children, Christina Templeton (fiancé, Mike Baker) of Fishers, Nicole Glasel (Keith Stark) of Fishers, Robert Holcomb III of Noblesville, Wendy Perez of Jacksonville, FL, and Greg Prokopchuk of Cottonwood, AL; siblings, Sandra Mullen (husband, Bill), Brenda Morgan, Jan Cummick (Rick) all of Monrovia, and Tim Holcomb (wife, Rhonda) of Cloverdale; grandchildren, Dustin Templeton, and Tyler Glasel; great grandchild, Davin Templeton; fur baby Gigi; along with many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation held from noon to 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, with a Celebration of Life Service will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate, and burial will immediately follow in Clayton Cemetery. COVID-19 Statewide Mandate: Attendees are required to provide their own masks and wear facial coverings throughout the duration of services. Please be mindful of social distancing and avoid all personal contact to slow the spreading. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charities: Gideons International, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or Monrovia FFA, and envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence or light a candle in his memory search social media for Light Memorial Funeral Chapel @MonroviaFuneralHome or visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Robert "Bobby" F. Holcomb Jr.

May 18, 1947 - October 19, 2020