robert E. Newkirk

​Robert “Bobby” Eugene Newkirk, 81, of Edinburgh, passed away November 8, 2025.  He was born May 29, 1944, in Franklin, to the late Carl Rolland and Ester Mae Briddle Newkirk.  He married Judy Haines Newkirk in 1995, and she survives. He was employed by Arvin Industries for many years, retiring in 2000.  Other survivors include his daughters Shellie (Kevin) Giles, of Edinburgh, Shannon (Tonya) Richardson, of Edinburgh, Rhonda (Bret) Chaney, of Brown County, and Christina (Jon) Goetcheus, of Indianapolis; son, Bobby Newkirk Jr., of Franklin; sisters, Judith Stolper, of Bargersville, and Susan Gross, of Franklin; grandchildren, Bethany Burton, Arec Burton Jr., Brandon Newkirk, Sydney Russell, Shannon K. Richardson, Cody Richardson, Elizabeth Richardson; and great grandchildren, Walker, Eli, and Cohen.  He was a beloved member of The Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle. Pastor Eli Johnson will officiate a service at 12:00, Noon, Friday, November 14, 2025, at The Revival Full Gospel Tabernacle, 4474 E. 550 N., Clifford, Indiana.  Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church on Friday.  Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

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