Robert "Bob" Lee

Holman

Robert “Bob” Lee Holman, age 74, of Brownstown, passed away late Tuesday evening, November 10, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Holman was a member of Mt. Eden Christian Church for over ten years.

Bob dedicated more than 20 years of his career to working as a tool and die maker at Holm’s Industry.

Family meant everything to Bob. He cherished the time spent with his loved ones and was always there to support them in all their endeavors. He especially enjoyed mowing and gardening alongside his wife, Wanda, and was well known for growing delicious strawberries, sweetcorn, and cherry tomatoes. Bob had many hobbies and interests, including making muzzleloaders for his family, raising and riding mules, camping, trap shooting, hunting, riding motorcycles, and watching basketball.

Bob was a devoted member of the American Trap Shoot Association and Coffee Creek Conservation Club.

Born on July 24, 1952, in Seymour, Bob was the son of Edward and Emma (Spall) Holman, both of whom preceded him in death. On June 19, 1993, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, he married Wanda Pogue, and she survives in Brownstown.

Survivors also include two sons: Ben Holman (fiancé Heather Beesley) of Brownstown, and Matthew D. Thompson of Brownstown; two daughters: Misty Holman of Brownstown, and Amber Thompson of Norman; grandchildren: Skylar Thompson, Kiana (Derek) Clegg, Hunter Browning, Shannon Lee Barger (Kirsten Anderson), Kirsten (Hunter) Blackwell, Megan (JD) Fish, Cayden Booker, Ian Templeton, Laden Templeton, Ramey Templeton, and Aly Templeton; great-grandchildren: Willow Lee Blackwell, Kendall Templeton, Sadie Barger, Forrest Barger, Rylah Anderson, Aubrey Taylor, Walker Warnock, soon to arrive, Austyn Lynn, Ibrianna Thompson, and Everlie Clegg; two brothers: Elmer (Olive) Holman and Raymond (Walena) Holman; four sisters and two brothers-in-law: Mary Weaver, Norma Fish, Betty (Randy) Beach, and Roberta (Tim) Boling; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Holman was also preceded in death by one grandson, Ezra Holman; three brothers and sister-in-law, Guy (Juanita) Holman, Ivan Holman, and Roger Holman; two sisters and four brothers-in-law: Pearl (Russell) Spall, Ellen (Eugene) Nicholson, Michael Fish, and Lee Weaver; one niece, Linda Nicholson; and one nephew, Doug Holman.

Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Lee Holman will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown, with Pastor Roger Carr and Pastor Bruce Stephenson officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at White River Valley Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Mt. Eden Christian Church or Coffee Creek Gun Club.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc.

Online memories and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com