Robert Harrison "Bobby" Firth

Mr. Robert Harrison Firth, lovingly known as Bobby, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on January 29, 1961, at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana, Robert was the son of the late James Robert Firth and Betty June Jackson Firth. He grew up in Switzerland County, Indiana alongside his two older sisters, Patricia and Julie. After graduating from Switzerland County High School in 1979, Robert pursued higher education, attending Vincennes University and RETS, before earning a technical certificate in accounting from Ivy Tech Community College. Despite the significant health challenges he faced, he remained incredibly strong and courageous, fighting each battle with determination and never giving up. Robert was blessed with a loving marriage of 35 years to his wife, Lisa Kay Green. The couple was united in matrimony on November 24, 1990, at the North Madison Baptist Church in Madison, Indiana. Never formally employed, Robert filled his time with various hobbies. He had a passion for reading autobiographies and was a devoted fan of the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Yankees, and wrestling. He had also attended the Church of Christ in Madison, Indiana.

Robert is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lisa Kay Green Firth of Madison, Indiana; his sisters Patricia McAlister of Vevay, Indiana and Julie Firth Brown (Doug) of Moorefield, Indiana; his nieces and nephews Christian Breeck (Misty), Adam Breeck (Elaine), Heidi Jean Brown, Brian McAlister (Amy), Amanda Alford (Dustin), Bryson Taylor, Allison Smitley, Olivia Smitley and Alex Foster (Abigail); his great nieces and nephews Damian, Isabella, Kira June, Phoenix, Blake, Grace, Clay, Wyatt and Abigail; his mother-in-law Christine Green of Madison, Indiana; his sister-in-law Samantha Smitley (Zach). He was predeceased by his father, James Robert "Bob" Firth who passed in 1973; his mother, Betty June Jackson Firth who passed in 2025; his grandparents Harrison Henry Jackson and Lula Hazel Stewart Jackson, James Henry Firth and Helen Kenworthy Firth; his nephew Noah Harrison Breeck.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Ryker's Ridge Cemetery, located at 2300 North 300 East, Madison, Indiana, 47250.

Memorial contributions can be made at the link below the obituary to the Friends of the Jefferson County Animal Shelter, Animal Shelter of Choice, or Interim Hospice.

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