Robert "Mike" Michael Harms

Robert Michael "Mike" Harms, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis.

He was born November 12, 1943 in Florida to Robert D. Harms and Ariana (Eckstein) Harms.

He attended First Christian Church.

Mike was an EMT/Firefighter for the City of Shelbyville, before retiring.  Mike also served as a reserve police officer.

He was also a manager of Hilltop Village and a school bus driver for Shelby Central Schools.

Mike always made time to be with his grandchildren and attend their activities.

He married Mary Rose (Golob) Harms on November 1, 1974 and she preceded him in death February 20, 2022.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Amber (husband, Adam) Stafford, step-daughters, Jolinda (husband, Pat) Smiar, and Tanjanna (husband, Abe) Skinner, and; his grandchildren, Tantania Skinner,  Cordell Skinner, Karen Smiar, Anthony Stafford, and Arianna Stafford, and his sister, Ginny,

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brothers, Gary, and Jay, and his sister, Sandy.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the funeral home with Reverend Ralph Botte officiating.

Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens and Crematory.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Michael's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.