Robert “Bob” “Fiberglass” Ellis Glass

Robert “Bob” “Fiberglass” Ellis Glass, 58, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2006, surrounded by family and friends.

Bob was a native of Evansville and attended Bosse High School [Class of 1966] and ISUE. He worked at Bacharach's, George Koch Sons, Folz City, Funky's, Good Time Bobby's and the Roca Bar. Bob loved working with wood and traveling; backpacking across Europe was his greatest adventure. Bob was a member of East Side Christian Church. During his life, he never met a stranger. He will be remembered for his passion for life, his giving nature and his skills in the horse shoe pit. “I lived a good life and loved every minute of it.”

He is survived by his son, Tae Glass, serving in Iraq; sisters, Candace Tomerlin and her husband, Daniel, Athens, Ala., Monzelle Carr, Evansville, Ind., and Kim Walker and her husband, Dave, Noblesville, Ind.; six nieces and nephews; six great-nieces and -nephews; longtime friends, Steve Barnett and Alan "Baby Pod" Williamson; longtime friend and caregiver, Gary Howell; and three beloved cats.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lemoine (King) Glass, and father Edward Glass.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at his family's home, 1306 Marshall Ave., with Pastor Leslie McKown officiating. Bob's "Celebration of Life" will immediately follow, all are welcome to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, Ind., 47719.