Mr. Robert William Gartley, age 60, of Florence, Indiana, was born on July 2, 1964 in Rochester, New York. He was the son of the late William Frank Gartley, Sr. and Marion Francis (Brown) Gartley. He was raised in Rochester, New York and was a 1982 graduate of the John Marshall Senior High School. He received his bachelors degree in psychology from Indiana State University. Robert was united in marriage to Brandi Lyn Hill on March 27, 2014 in Ripley County, Indiana. Robert was a former davenport machinist for several years. Robert enjoyed collecting coins, listening to music, gardening, tinkering on cars and spending time with his family. Robert especially loved his fur babies, Kane and Titan. Robert passed away with his loving family by his side at 5:42 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his residence.
Robert will be missed by his wife, Brandi Lyn (Hill) Gartley of Florence, IN; his children, Billy Gartley and his wife, Felisha of Greensburg, IN; Brittany Billingsley of Cincinnati, OH, Samantha Baston of Rising Sun, IN, Brianna Baston and her fiancé, Chris Heeter of Sardinia, OH, Cameron Dee of Florence, IN, Michael Gartley of Casa Grande, AZ, Krystal Mullins and her husband, Scott of Richmond, IN and Heaven Sunshine Hastings of Rochester, NY; his 18-grandchildren; his 2-great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Daniel Hill of Milan, IN and his brother, Richard Brown and his fiancée, Kim of Jacksonville, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Frank Gartley, Sr. and Marion Francis (Brown) Gartley; his grandson, Josh Brabender; his sons, Kasey and Zachary; his bonus son, Derrick Marcum and his brothers, William Frank Gartley, Jr. and Timothy Charles Gartley;
Robert’s wishes were to be cremated with no services being held at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Project My Heart Your Heart (provides resources to heart patients in need of pacemakers.) Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com