Robert E. "Bob" Coons, 81, of Hartford City, IN, passed away at 7:24 PM on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025 with his family by his side at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on Tuesday, September 21, 1943, in Hartford City, IN.  Bob attended the Montpelier High School and graduated from Hartford City High School in 1961. He was a member of the Chester Center Christian Church. Bob was a well-known Blackford and Wells Co. resident. He served his country in the US Army. Bob was a Blackford Co. Sheriff's deputy under Sheriff's Howard McCullum, Ed Townsend, and Gabe Coons. He retired after 35 years of service from 3M where he worked in maintenance. Bob was a member of the Amvets, American Legion, and the Pennville Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed guns, hunting, fishing, and woodworking.

Bob will be sadly missed by his sons - Troy Allen Coons, Montpelier, IN, Dennis Dewayne (Tina) Coons, Hartford City, IN, Grandchildren - Dusten (Sarah) Coons, Evansville, IN, Darren (Brandy) Coons, Hartford City, IN, Kaleigh Coons Bales, Van Buren, IN, 9 Great Grandchildren, and several Step Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Father - Robert Austin Coons, and Mother - Julia Marie (Horton) Coons.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN. 47359 on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Bob's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 with Pastor Wayne Moore officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery in Hartford City. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Royerton Amvets Post # 12.

Preferred memorials: Royerton Amvets Post # 12 7621 IN. 3 Muncie, IN. 47303

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com