Robert "Bob" Earl Rich Sr., 93, of Manitou, KY passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on October 6, 1930, in McLeansboro, IL, to the late Helen Cluck Rich and Earl Rich. He was a proud Korean veteran of the United States Army where he served for twenty years. While in the Army, he received several awards and medals, which included the Presidential Unit Citation and he was also a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from the Evansville State Hospital as an OSHA Inspector. He loved feeding the birds and watching FOX news. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Bob was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Earl Rich, Jr.; brothers, Don Rich and Ronnie Rich; and his sisters, Shirley Lantrip and Carolyn Drew.

Survivors include his wife of twelve years, Sheila Clayton Rich; son, Bruce (Teresa) Rich of Evansville, IN; stepdaughter, Janene (Tim) Robards of Manitou; stepson, Lowell (Marchelle) Nevitt of Madisonville; brother, Dave (Jo) Rich of Carmi, IL; half-brother, Kent Rich; step grandchildren, Justin (Brittney Taylor) Nevitt, Summer (Rev. Ryan) Thomas, Camille Nevitt, Kellie Donahoo, Cody (Amanda) Donahoo, Ashton (Kameron) Peyton, Autumn Robards, Timmy (Madison) Robards, Dylan Robards, Cameron Smith, Tabitha Robards, Alyssa Robards, Lowell Jesse Robards, KellieAnn Robards, Abbi Robards, Liv Robards; and step great-grandchildren, Cash Robards, Cooper Robards, Ivy Robards, Josh Nevitt, Jaxon Nevitt, Jake Nevitt, Chandler Lee, Clayton Thomas, Noelle Thomas and Clarabelle Thomas.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.