Robert Hugh Andrews, 81, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Adams Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1939, in Adams County, IN, the son of the late True M. and Elsie A. (Arnold) Andrews.

He was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. He was a 1957 graduate of Monmouth High School. Bob worked for G.E. in Decatur for 28 years and then for the Ft. Wayne plant for 8 ½ years, retiring in 1989.

Bob is survived by a son, Vernon A. (Julie) Andrews; a daughter, Theresa L. Arrington both of Decatur; a brother, Larry A. (Barbara) Andrews of Ft. Wayne; a sister, Betty J. Johnson of La Habra Heights, CA; 5 grandchildren, Emily Andrews, Adrian Andrews, Adam Arrington, Courtney Arrington, and Brooke Landrum; 2 great grandchildren, Archer and Briar.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Max Andrews; sister-in-law, Marilyn Andrews; brother-in-law, Ray Johnson; and his companion of 25 years, Jean Tabor.

Bob served his country as an Airman Basic for 4 years with the Indiana Air National Guard.

He was an avid gardener and supported the Community Harvest Food Bank with his bounty of vegetables and apples from his apple trees. Bob and Jean volunteered at the Ft. Wayne Rescue Mission, helping feed many in need.  He loved his grandchildren and faithfully attended their sporting events and those of his many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed square-dancing and was an avid sports fan and especially cheering for the Indiana Hoosiers and the Chicago Cubs.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, with visitation 2 hours prior from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Pastor Ernie Suman will be officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Decatur Cemetery, with Military Graveside Rites by the American Legion Post 43 Color Guard.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church or the American Legion Post 43 Color Guard.