Robert Lee Conner Pugh

Robert was born June 18, 1929 in Sardis, Kentucky. His father, Lee Conner Pugh, was a farmer, his mother, Bertie Virginia, was a housewife. He was the oldest of five children. Robert had one sister, Helen Doretha and three brothers, Ernest Wayne, Darrell Winston and Steven Paul. Robert met Ietta Marie Burris at a movie theater in Maysville, Kentucky. The couple married on April 8, 1950. Robert fathered five children with Marie; Robert Wayne, Stanley Lee, Teresa Ann, Connie Doretha and Pamela Gail. He enlisted in the Air Force on May 16, 1949, served in Korea and had an honorable discharge on December 23, 1952. Upon returning to Maysville, he was employed by Walds Manufacturing Company. He later moved his family to Indianapolis, IN where Detroit Diesel Allison hired him in August 1955. Robert retired from Allison in February 1988, after thirty-three years of service. He worked part-time five years delivering flowers for Queen Anne's Lace before suffering the first of many strokes. On April 8, 2000, Robert and Marie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Their children hosted an elaborate celebration for the couple at Westglen Clubhouse in Indianapolis. Robert joined the Speedway Masonic Lodge in 1960 and the American Legion Post #500 in 1988. He remained a member until his passing. He enjoyed bowling, playing golf and cards. He coached a youth baseball team, the Sioux, from 1960-1963. His sons were members of the team. He worshiped at the Spirit of Life in Clermont, IN. One block from his home of twenty-seven years, he often used a cane to walk there on Sundays. Robert was baptized July 15, 1998, his wife and daughters bearing witness. His wife, five children, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren survive him. His parents, sister Helen, brother Ernest and great-granddaughter Lexi Jo, preceded him in death. Spouse: Ietta Marie Burris Children: Robert Wayne Pugh Stanley Lee Pugh Teresa Ann (Pugh) Reynolds Connie Doretha (Pugh) Benge Pamela Gail (Pugh) (Ripberger) Kingery Grandchildren: Rachelle Lee (Pugh) Meyer Shannon Lynn (Pugh) Edgar Johnnie Edward Reynolds Tinsley Burris (Reynolds) Thompson Erik Robert Pugh Matthew Allen Benge Sean Gary Benge Brent Joseph Ripberger Carrie Marie (Ripberger) Childs Great-Grandchildren: Marcus Christopher Meyer Jessica Ann Meyer Chandler Robert Meyer Trevor Thomas Begman Tanner James Edgar Broghan Lea Reynolds Braxten Lexann Reynolds Lexi Jo Reynolds (Deceased) Johnnie Edward Reynolds III Kadence Patrick Thompson Matthew Alan Benge Jr. Jacob Alan Benge Arabella Sienna Benge Caleb Conner Childs Kyler Kenneth Ray Childs Parents: Lee Conner Pugh and Bertie Virginia (Shephard) Pugh Siblings: Helen Doretha Hunt Ernest Wayne Pugh Steven Paul Pugh Darrell Winston Pugh