79, of Indianapolis, died on June 12, 2016. He was born December 25, 1936 in Indianapolis to William H. and Bertha L. Ellis Whitis. He was an insurance agent for Western Southern Insurance. He was in the U.S. Army and the Green Beret. He was a member of DVA, Greenwood VFW #5864, and Masonic Lodge Calvin Prather #717. Robert is survived by his wife Phyllis Grant Whitis, 6 children, 4 step children, brother William H. Whitis, 27 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 – 8 pm at the Little and Sons Stop 11 Chapel. Funeral will be Thursday June 16 at 10 m at Little and Sons Stop 11 Chapel. Memorials in Robert’s name may be made to DAV or Greenwood VFW Vietnam Memorial.