MIDDLETOWN--Gordon Leslie Absher, 87, resident of Middletown passed away peacefully Sunday morning at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Muncie on Dec. 4,1931, the son of Adrian U. and M. Aleen (Louderback) Absher. Gordon attended Royerton and graduated from Eaton High School in 1949. After high school Gordon enlisted in the US Army for 3 years and served in the 25th Infantry Division in Korea during the Korean War from 1951-1952. He earned three bronze service stars and was honorably discharged in 1954. He attended Ball State Teachers College on the GI bill and worked full time.
Gordon worked for several companies during his career as an accountant auditor, office manager, foreman and as operations manager in structural fabrication. He spent most of his career in the metal forming and of manufacturing, and General Manager, retiring in 1989. After retirement Gordon worked for Inland Fisher Guide as a technician and for 10 years as a courier for Pathologist Associated.
Gordon and his wife Betty, were living in the Houston, TX area when he retired and moved back to Indiana. They have enjoyed Middletown, for the past 29 years. Gordon's interests were woodworking, old cars, VW Beetles, antiques and his 5 acre yard.
Gordon was an active member of the Baptist church for several years and a member of the American Legion.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty (Stafford) Absher; two sons; Blake (Julie) Absher of Yorktown and Ryan (Katie) Absher of Middletown; granddaughters: Maggie, Ella and June Absher of Middletown; step-granddaugher: Amanda Deardorff and step-great granddaugher: Delila Shears of Muncie; a brother Adrian Eugene (Beverly) Absher of Newburg, IN, several nieces and nephews and a special nephew: Kevin Absher.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four half-brothers: Jack Raper, Bill, John and Bob Absher.
No calling hours. Graveside services will be conducted Wed. Nov. 6,2019 at 2 p.m. Miller Cemetery, Middletown.
He was born in Muncie on Dec. 4,1931, the son of Adrian U. and M. Aleen (Louderback) Absher. Gordon attended Royerton and graduated from Eaton High School in 1949. After high school Gordon enlisted in the US Army for 3 years and served in the 25th Infantry Division in Korea during the Korean War from 1951-1952. He earned three bronze service stars and was honorably discharged in 1954. He attended Ball State Teachers College on the GI bill and worked full time.
Gordon worked for several companies during his career as an accountant auditor, office manager, foreman and as operations manager in structural fabrication. He spent most of his career in the metal forming and of manufacturing, and General Manager, retiring in 1989. After retirement Gordon worked for Inland Fisher Guide as a technician and for 10 years as a courier for Pathologist Associated.
Gordon and his wife Betty, were living in the Houston, TX area when he retired and moved back to Indiana. They have enjoyed Middletown, for the past 29 years. Gordon's interests were woodworking, old cars, VW Beetles, antiques and his 5 acre yard.
Gordon was an active member of the Baptist church for several years and a member of the American Legion.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty (Stafford) Absher; two sons; Blake (Julie) Absher of Yorktown and Ryan (Katie) Absher of Middletown; granddaughters: Maggie, Ella and June Absher of Middletown; step-granddaugher: Amanda Deardorff and step-great granddaugher: Delila Shears of Muncie; a brother Adrian Eugene (Beverly) Absher of Newburg, IN, several nieces and nephews and a special nephew: Kevin Absher.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four half-brothers: Jack Raper, Bill, John and Bob Absher.
No calling hours. Graveside services will be conducted Wed. Nov. 6,2019 at 2 p.m. Miller Cemetery, Middletown.
MIDDLETOWN--Gordon Leslie Absher, 87, resident of Middletown passed away peacefully Sunday morning at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Muncie on Dec. 4,1931, the son of Adrian U. and M. Aleen (Louderback) Absher. Gordon attended Royerton and graduated from Eaton High School in 1949. After high school Gordon enlisted in the US Army for 3 years and served in the 25th Infantry Division in Korea during the Korean War from 1951-1952. He earned three bronze service stars and was honorably discharged in 1954. He attended Ball State Teachers College on the GI bill and worked full time.
Gordon worked for several companies during his career as an accountant auditor, office manager, foreman and as operations manager in structural fabrication. He spent most of his career in the metal forming and of manufacturing, and General Manager, retiring in 1989. After retirement Gordon worked for Inland Fisher Guide as a technician and for 10 years as a courier for Pathologist Associated.
Gordon and his wife Betty, were living in the Houston, TX area when he retired and moved back to Indiana. They have enjoyed Middletown, for the past 29 years. Gordon's interests were woodworking, old cars, VW Beetles, antiques and his 5 acre yard.
Gordon was an active member of the Baptist church for several years and a member of the American Legion.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty (Stafford) Absher; two sons; Blake (Julie) Absher of Yorktown and Ryan (Katie) Absher of Middletown; granddaughters: Maggie, Ella and June Absher of Middletown; step-granddaugher: Amanda Deardorff and step-great granddaugher: Delila Shears of Muncie; a brother Adrian Eugene (Beverly) Absher of Newburg, IN, several nieces and nephews and a special nephew: Kevin Absher.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four half-brothers: Jack Raper, Bill, John and Bob Absher.
No calling hours. Graveside services will be conducted Wed. Nov. 6,2019 at 2 p.m. Miller Cemetery, Middletown.
He was born in Muncie on Dec. 4,1931, the son of Adrian U. and M. Aleen (Louderback) Absher. Gordon attended Royerton and graduated from Eaton High School in 1949. After high school Gordon enlisted in the US Army for 3 years and served in the 25th Infantry Division in Korea during the Korean War from 1951-1952. He earned three bronze service stars and was honorably discharged in 1954. He attended Ball State Teachers College on the GI bill and worked full time.
Gordon worked for several companies during his career as an accountant auditor, office manager, foreman and as operations manager in structural fabrication. He spent most of his career in the metal forming and of manufacturing, and General Manager, retiring in 1989. After retirement Gordon worked for Inland Fisher Guide as a technician and for 10 years as a courier for Pathologist Associated.
Gordon and his wife Betty, were living in the Houston, TX area when he retired and moved back to Indiana. They have enjoyed Middletown, for the past 29 years. Gordon's interests were woodworking, old cars, VW Beetles, antiques and his 5 acre yard.
Gordon was an active member of the Baptist church for several years and a member of the American Legion.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty (Stafford) Absher; two sons; Blake (Julie) Absher of Yorktown and Ryan (Katie) Absher of Middletown; granddaughters: Maggie, Ella and June Absher of Middletown; step-granddaugher: Amanda Deardorff and step-great granddaugher: Delila Shears of Muncie; a brother Adrian Eugene (Beverly) Absher of Newburg, IN, several nieces and nephews and a special nephew: Kevin Absher.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four half-brothers: Jack Raper, Bill, John and Bob Absher.
No calling hours. Graveside services will be conducted Wed. Nov. 6,2019 at 2 p.m. Miller Cemetery, Middletown.
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