West Lafayette- Robert Oden Brickles, 75, of Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home, formerly of County Road 9, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 following a courageous battle with kidney disease. His generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to his family. He lived his life with integrity and bravery, and will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew him.
Robert was born Nov. 26, 1934 in Meigs Co. to the late Dannie "DL" and Mary "Flossie" (Meeks) Brickles. He had a true passion for trucks and had been involved in trucking in one way or another for 53 years. He had driven for numerous trucking companies for many years before becoming an owner/operator. He was known as "Big A" to all his trucking buddies because of his "Big Autocar". He later took on the handle of "Grandpa" when he began driving for his grandson, Jayson Brickles. He took great pride in the knowledge of teaching his grandson all the ropes of trucking. He also took great pride in the cleanliness of his trucks and that trait carried on with his grandsons. He helped many truckers to get started. He was a member of the Eagles, Moose, and VFW. He loved playing Euchre at the various clubs. He also enjoyed watching Major League Baseball, college girls softball, and watching his grandchildren play ball in their younger years, rarely missing any games, home or away. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and going out to eat.
He is survived by his children; Jeff (Jackie) Brickles of Conesville, Suzie (Leroy) Miller of North Carolina, Jay (Diana) Brickles of West Lafayette, Lori Lucas of North Carolina, and Jody (Connie) Brickles of Coshocton, a step-son, Tom (Carol) Sells of Coshocton, a step-daughter, Mindy Sells, grandchildren; Chris Brickles, Charlie (Chrissy) Bryant, Emment (Mandy) Shaw, Chance Shaw, Jimmy Miller, Jayson (Darcy) Brickles, Jarrod Brickles, Jesse (Natasha) Brickles, Rain Lucas, Buck Lucas, Kaylynn Brickles, Robert Brickles II, and Solomon Brickles, step-grandchildren; Amber & Heather Sells, Zack & Ren Simpson, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, a brother, Jesse (Patti) Brickles of Athens, a sister, Evelyn (Sam) Cornelius of New Concord, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Leota "Lee" (Hagans) Brickles, who passed away July 6, 2002, three brothers; Carl, Earl, and Floyd Brickles, a sister, Estella Colburn, and his "million dollar dog", "Killer".
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw with Pastor Don Dolick officiating. Burial will follow in New Castle Cemetery. Calling hours are two hours prior to service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214.
