Rob was born October 13, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert and Martha Crist. He was a 1976 graduate of North Putnam High School, and was a highly skilled welder at Floating Docks Manufacturing of Indianapolis.
He greatly enjoyed racing and together with his friend, Stan Crum built and raced a 1967 Ford Mustang, which although involved in several crashes, as a testament to his skill never suffered a welding failure.
Rob is survived by his loving wife of over 30 years, Judy (Miller) Crist; children, Heather and Jonathan (wife Amanda) Crist and grandchildren, Hailey and Emmy Holt.
Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, May 3rd at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be in memory to the American Cancer Society.
