Robert Lee "Bob" Bible (85) of Louisville

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Published on October 10 2022 2:45 pm

Robert “Bob” Lee Bible, 85, of Louisville passed away at 6:16 am Friday, October 7, 2022 at his home in Louisville.

Robert was born on March 28, 1937 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Grover and Helen (Ikemire) Bible. He married Sandra Rinehart on November 24, 1956 in Hoosier Township and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Bob was a farmer for most of his life but he also helped his dad and brother with the auction business they had for many years as well. Bob loved to go camping and motorcycle riding, and liked to garden….or at least eat what the garden produced.

Bob is survived by his wife: Sandy Bible of Hoosier; children: Terry Bible, Tammy (Roger) Pope, Mark (Libby) Bible, Lori (Kye) Hemphill, Jody (Monty) Aldrich; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother: Phil Bible.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Jim Ikemire; sister: Lois Bateman.

Funeral services to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Louisville with Pastor Kelly Carruthers officiating. Burial will follow at the Hoosier Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church where friends may call from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bob’s memory to the First Baptist Church of Louisville or the Donor’s Choice. The McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville is entrusted with the care and arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory of Bob please visit by clicking here