Robert Lewis Ditton, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:50 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at his residence at the age of 71.
He was born May 26, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to George Ditton and Vernom McNees Ditton.
Robert was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana, for the past 52 years. He worked for Warsaw Foundry starting in 1962, and after 48 years he retired as an iron pourer in 2010.
He was a hardworking man his entire life, enjoyed spending time with his friends at the VFW, yard sales and fishing.
Robert will be dearly missed by his family.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Robert Ditton Jr., Warsaw; and two daughters, Mary Webb, Prestonsburg, Ky., and Janice Lambert, Warsaw. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Amanda, Kristy, Billy, Eddie, Noah, Connor, Lucas, Tabitha and Brandon; six great-grandchildren; and his brother, George Ditton, Warsaw.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. His funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., officiated by Pastor Jamy Gregory.
Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
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Condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
