Eugene R. York, 85, of Indianapolis passed away March 18, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 15, 1931 in Jamestown, Tennessee to Robert Daniel and Annie Lee (Williams) York.
Eugene proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, also serving in Korea. He worked for the Ford Motor Company in 1957, retiring in 1991 after many years of faithful service. Eugene married the love of his life, Billie in 1954 and they spent 49 years together. He enjoyed traveling with Billie, sports, NASCAR, and gardening. Eugene was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Billie York; son, Steve York; sister, Thelma Lee Beasley and brother, Willie York. Eugene is survived by his sons, Dan (Joy) York and Garry York; brothers, James York, Travis York, Roger York and Cletis York; sisters, Nora Owens and Mary Callahan; daughter in law, Earlaine York; grandchildren, Jessica (Jeff) Eastman, Stevie York, Melissa York, and Matthew York and great grandchildren, Lilly and Eli Eastman.
Visitation will be held March 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood. A funeral service will be held March 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
Eugene proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, also serving in Korea. He worked for the Ford Motor Company in 1957, retiring in 1991 after many years of faithful service. Eugene married the love of his life, Billie in 1954 and they spent 49 years together. He enjoyed traveling with Billie, sports, NASCAR, and gardening. Eugene was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Billie York; son, Steve York; sister, Thelma Lee Beasley and brother, Willie York. Eugene is survived by his sons, Dan (Joy) York and Garry York; brothers, James York, Travis York, Roger York and Cletis York; sisters, Nora Owens and Mary Callahan; daughter in law, Earlaine York; grandchildren, Jessica (Jeff) Eastman, Stevie York, Melissa York, and Matthew York and great grandchildren, Lilly and Eli Eastman.
Visitation will be held March 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood. A funeral service will be held March 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
Eugene R. York, 85, of Indianapolis passed away March 18, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 15, 1931 in Jamestown, Tennessee to Robert Daniel and Annie Lee (Williams) York.
Eugene proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, also serving in Korea. He worked for the Ford Motor Company in 1957, retiring in 1991 after many years of faithful service. Eugene married the love of his life, Billie in 1954 and they spent 49 years together. He enjoyed traveling with Billie, sports, NASCAR, and gardening. Eugene was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Billie York; son, Steve York; sister, Thelma Lee Beasley and brother, Willie York. Eugene is survived by his sons, Dan (Joy) York and Garry York; brothers, James York, Travis York, Roger York and Cletis York; sisters, Nora Owens and Mary Callahan; daughter in law, Earlaine York; grandchildren, Jessica (Jeff) Eastman, Stevie York, Melissa York, and Matthew York and great grandchildren, Lilly and Eli Eastman.
Visitation will be held March 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood. A funeral service will be held March 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
Eugene proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, also serving in Korea. He worked for the Ford Motor Company in 1957, retiring in 1991 after many years of faithful service. Eugene married the love of his life, Billie in 1954 and they spent 49 years together. He enjoyed traveling with Billie, sports, NASCAR, and gardening. Eugene was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Billie York; son, Steve York; sister, Thelma Lee Beasley and brother, Willie York. Eugene is survived by his sons, Dan (Joy) York and Garry York; brothers, James York, Travis York, Roger York and Cletis York; sisters, Nora Owens and Mary Callahan; daughter in law, Earlaine York; grandchildren, Jessica (Jeff) Eastman, Stevie York, Melissa York, and Matthew York and great grandchildren, Lilly and Eli Eastman.
Visitation will be held March 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood. A funeral service will be held March 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
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