Robert E. "Bob" Pile

Robert E. “Bob” Pile 92 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021 at Homeview Heath & Rehab.of Franklin, Indiana. Bob was born September 15, 1928 in Shelby County, Indiana. He was the son of Roy and Martha (Shutt) Pile. He was proceeded in death by Mary Frances (Sherman) Pile his wife of 47 years, and his parents.After growing up on the family farm he met Mary Frances on a blind date. They were married three months later. Bob sold his airplane to buy a bull and started his own dairy farm in Fairland, Indiana. After starting a family Bob and Frankie built a home in Edinburgh and then Bob joined his father-in-law the late Thomas Sherman in business at Sherman’s Barber Shop where he remained for over 60 years. Bob started R&R Used Car Sales in 1970 which he ran for over 50 years. Bob was a dedicated family man and business man. He enjoyed car racing, horse racing, IU basketball, and growing a crop of corn and tomatoes every summer. Bob had a joke for every person and every occasion. He enjoyed life and people and he valued his loyal customers, Bob never net a stranger. He will be greatly missed by his children, Robert (Sherry) Pile of Columbus, Indiana, Richard Pile of Edinburgh, Indiana, Nancy (Bart) Stucker of Edinburgh, Indiana, Mary Jane Wilham of Englewood, Ohio. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren, sisters Marybelle Davies of California, Patsy Drake of Shelby County, Indiana and brothers Oral Pile of Shelby County, Indiana and Charles Pile of Shelby County, Indiana.There will be a private family graveside service at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, Indiana. In lieu of flowers Bob would want you to remember him with a smile and give to someone in need.Arrangements by Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana.