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 PUBLISHED AUGUST 26, 2009

 

 Gary L. Fearnow

 January 10, 1947 - August 24, 2009

Gary L. Fearnow, 62, of Wilkinson, formerly of Fortville, died August 24 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Anderson.

He was born Jan. 10, 1947, in Kokomo, a son of Olive (Hill) Fearnow and the late Gerald Fearnow.

Mr. Fearnow graduated from Clinton Central High School in Clinton County. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, being honorably discharged on April 25, 1968. Aself-employed HVAC contractor, he operated J&G Heating and Air Conditioning Service in Fortville. Formerly of Oaklandon and Fortville, Mr. Fearnow moved to Wilkinson in 1996. He was an active member of Fortville Christian Church where he was a church elder and Sunday school teacher. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed boating and fishing at Brookville, Summit, Westwood and Cataract lakes.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Wilhelm; seven children, Lisa Deeds and Brad Fearnow of Walton, Terry and John Schneider of Oaklandon, Christina Schneider of New Palestine, David Schneider of Fishers, and Jared Schneider of Zionsville; his mother, Olive Fearnow of Mississippi; 19 grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Main of Mississippi and Linda Slipher of Fishers; a brother, Steve Fearnow of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday, August 28, at Fortville Christian Church with Dale Holtzbaur officiating. Burial, with full military graveside rites conducted by Fortville American Legion Post 391, will follow at Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 27, at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fortville Christian Church, American Cancer Society or the veterans hospital.

 

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