John R. "Bob" Bevis
April 16, 1936 ~ May 2, 2019
John R. “Bob” Bevis, 83, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away May 2, 2019. Mr. Bevis was born April 16, 1936, in Indianapolis, to the late Fred and Ella Mae (Schweir) Bevis. He married his wife of 64 years, Lois, on February 25, 1955.
Bob proudly attended Warren Central High School and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. He enjoyed a career primarily in the food industry, having worked for Standard Grocery, Dustex Division of Benzol Corportation, Nicholas Food Brokers, and retired from Acosta Food. He was a member of Indian Creek Christian Church and was previously quite active at Beech Grove First Christian Church. Bob was also a member of the Beech Grove Lions Club and bowled many years on the Holy Name Men’s Bowling League. One to enjoy the outdoors, he spent time camping, hunting, fishing, and boating. Above all, he was strongly devoted to his family and will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by siblings, Wilfred Bevis, Ed Bevis, Betty Downey, and Rose Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; sons, Rob (Janet) Bevis of Charlotte, North Carolina and Ron (Karen) Bevis of Greenwood; sister, Florence Young; grandchildren, Brian (Erin), Dan (Rebecca), Jaclyn, Jake, and Aaron Bevis; great grandchildren, Julian and Keating Bevis.
Friends and family will gather Monday, May 6, 2019, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in John’s honor to the American Alzheimer’s Association; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Lois, my deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family. I will miss the conversations we all had on your front and back porch. I’m right behind you, if you need anything. Justen, Shannon, Aiden & Joseph Donahue
I will always remember Grandpa B for the love he had for his grandchildren. Not having any living grandpa growing up, Danny shared grandpa B with me. I will always remember grandpa and grandma B at baseball games in the summer at Southport Little league and St. Jude football games. He was a great and loving man and I send hugs and love from North Carolina to the entire Bevis family. -Bill Cobb
Billy, You are so right! Grandpa B loved supporting not just the grandchildren but all their friends. He was special like that, with a big enough heart to love you all! Karen
Dear Lois, I am so sad for your loss. Bob was such a considerate person. Just remember all of the great times you had together. I still treasure our joint trips to visit the North Carolinians when we were in our younger years. God bless you ! A friend forever, Theresa Cary
One of the nicest, most honorable men we had worked with and known in Indianapolis. We send our heartfelt condolences to family & friends. – – Mike & JoAnn Weber.
His was my favorite uncle n aunt I will miss him greatly god bless all of u
My sincerest condolences for your loss. During such difficult times God is close to us as a source of comfort (Psalm 34:18). May you find strength and peace through prayer and his word the Bible.