Robert "Bob" M. Reid

Robert “Bob” McBride Reid, 79, of Fulton, IN, passed away on July 30, 2024.  Bob was a neighborhood presence for over four decades, running Bob’s Plumbing and Electric, only recently retiring and passing his business on to his apprentice. He wasn’t just a business member of the community, he was a family member to the community. Bob was a caretaker to many in his lifetime. He cared for his mother for many years and when she passed, he found new people in the community to care for again and again. Stopping by to check on them, deliver needed items, and visit so they were not lonely.  He was a true “good neighbor.”  

Bob married Martha Stewart on October 2, 1991. Bob was Martha’s heating/air conditioning repairman.  He would show up at her door any hour of the day and never charged her more than he knew she could afford. $10, $25 if a part was needed.  Bob showed up at her door in the summer of 1991 and continued to show up every day until she passed away, on June 10, 2024. Bob was also a dedicated stepfather and grandfather.

As a young man, Bob earned the highest Scout honor of Eagle Scout. He was an avid outdoorsman. Bob was a runner, biker, hiker, and walker for many years. He also enjoyed more adventurous things like visiting amusement parks, roller skating, snow tubing, and cross-country skiing. Over the last several years, Bob enjoyed taking his grandchildren fishing, driving around with Martha looking at nature, and feeding the birds. 

Bob volunteered for Donate Life Indiana driving Martha to BMVs to educate the staff and volunteered at community events to get donors signed up. They particularly enjoyed working at the South Bend Cubs games. He was a doting partner who took Martha to volunteer at Shepherd’s Closet and Matthew’s Market to help those experiencing food insecurities, homelessness, or who needed a helping hand. 

Bob is survived by his three step-children; Jennifer Martin (Mike), Fulton, IN, Clair Stewart II (Amy), Milford, MI, and Monica Barnett (Frank), Mason, OH; eight grandchildren Sarah Martin and Johnathan Martin (Hannah) of Fulton, IN, Mackenzie Barnett, Brooklyn Barnett, and Kyle Barnett of Mason, OH, Tyler Stewart, Lucas Stewart and Adam Stewart, Milford, MI. Bob had two great-grandchildren Alivia Martin and Noah Wagoner, Fulton, IN; several nieces and nephews, and his overweight cat, Miss Kitty.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Reid, his parents, Harry and Margaret Reid, his birth mother Lee Etta McBride Reid, his brother Daniel Reid and one grandchild, Alex Stewart. 

A celebration of life for both Bob and Martha Reid is planned for October 19, 2024, at the Fulton Community Building, 204 E Dunn St, Fulton, Indiana.

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