Robert A. Moody

Robert A. Moody, 92, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born in Columbus, IN on September 25, 1932 to Jesse Moody and Mildred Khune Moody. Bob’s passion for life extended past all his years at Cummins. He worked for Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home helping others for many years and took great pride! He was also an active member of Columbus East United Methodist Church. Bob was a proud graduate of Columbus High School and an avid Columbus East High School sports fan. You could always catch Bob at any Sporting event. He never missed a game and was his grandkids biggest fan! Even cheering for North when he had to! Bob’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids whether he was taking them camping or hiking or for their annual special birthday trips. He loved his days with them and looked forward to planning it every year. Bob always looked forward to his weekly lunches with his daughters and you could catch him either at Captain D’s for a fish sandwich or El Nopal munching on chips and salsa. Bob’s love didn’t just stop at his kids and grandkids, he enjoyed his dogs so much and the walks they took every day. He loved socializing with any and every one! He never met a stranger! If Bob wasn’t at home or at a sporting event you could find him helping a neighbor or friend. Bob is looking down from heaven smiling and saying his famous “Left turn Clyde!” Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Aigner officiating. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. Monday until service time at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Bob will be laid to rest at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to East Columbus United Methodist Church. Survivors include son, Michael (Mary) Moody of Westport; daughters, Teresa (Ricky) Brown of Columbus, Carrie (Steve) Carothers of Columbus, Susan (Dan) Christophel of Columbus; grandchildren, Christeen Moody, Joe Moody, Joshua Smith, Mandy Carothers Washburn, Jennifer Matlock, Benjamin Brown, Adam Brown, Chelsea Christophel, Taylor Jessup, great grandchildren, Willow Rynerson, Isabelle Foley, Angelique Smith, Jesse Smith, Thomas Smith, Dylan Smith, Annabelle Smith, Maxwell Washburn, Graham Washburn, Talon Jessup, Thaise Jessup, Caleb Spencer, Avery Spencer, Greta Brown, Meg Brown, Skyler Matlock, Conner Matlock, and 2 great great grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Mildred Moody and great grandson, Keygan Matlock.