Bobby Joe Elswick

Bobby Joe Elswick, 83, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Bob was a professional painting contractor and owner of Custom Painters and Decorators since 1959. His passion was fishing, which he spent many days doing with his family. Bob enjoyed attending hot rod and antique car shows. He could tell you the year, make, model, and details of every vehicle he ever owned. Above all these things, his greatest love of all was his wife and family.

He was born on April 28, 1937, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Dewey and Virgie (Newsome) Elswick. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Daniel Elswick.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara (Shaw) Elswick; son, Keith (Debby) Elswick; daughter, Teresa (Jeff) Prickett; son, Jim (Lisa) Elswick; grandchildren, Julie, Amy, Tara, Thomas, Travis, and Jenna; and 5 great-grandchildren.

A Private Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, Indiana). He will be laid to rest at Silver Creek Cemetery in Sellersburg, Indiana.

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