Posted By: The Reporter October 6, 2022
Finley Edward “Ed” York, 65, Whitestown, Ind., passed away on Thursday evening, September 29, 2022, at Compassus Hospice of Indianapolis. Born June 9, 1957, in Livingston, Tenn., he was the son of the late Ernest Edward York and Delephine (Light) York-Blazier.
After graduating from Sheridan High School, Ed went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the K.V. Elliott American Legion Post 67 in Sheridan and a member of Six Points Church in Sheridan.
After his time in the Navy was complete, Ed started his career in the manufacturing and automotive industries. His journey began with Hampton Tool and Die in Hampton, S.C., where Ed served his apprenticeship and learned the ins and outs of the manufacturing business. After 15 years with the company, he took a position with Steel Parts in Tipton, Ind., and later hired on with Oxford Automotive in Greencastle, Ind., where he would retire as a tooling engineer and supervisor in 2002.
Ed enjoyed being outdoors, especially when it came to fishing. Being on the water in a boat was one of his favorite activities. Ed also loved spending time in his garage. As with most engineers, tinkering with things was a way of life; Ed was no different. The garage was a gathering place where friends came to sit and visit, solve all the world’s problems, and discover just how many things duct tape really can be used for. Ed was a real Mr. Fix-It. If you hung around his garage long enough, you just might learn something.
Family was Ed’s true passion. He was a loving husband and father and was filled with joy the day he became a grandfather. His work ethic, devotion to family, and strong faith are the beginning of a wonderful legacy for his family to carry forward. The “Gentle Giant,” whose sweet and quiet demeanor always put people at ease, will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Janice Darlene (Smith) York. She and Ed were married on January 10, 1976, and spent the next 46 years side by side, creating a lifetime of wonderful memories together. Also surviving are three sons, John Edward York (Joyce) of Indianapolis, Joseph Allen York (Amber) of Sheridan, and Brandon Scott York of Whitestown; grandchildren, Kanisha, Johnny, Jacob J., Ryder, Kylo, Destinie, Daphne, Darrah, Emmy, River, and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Madalyn and Kelton; sister, Donna Lynn Blazier-Roys of Lebanon; and many nieces and nephews, especially Alice “Boo Boo” and Nathan “Tank.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Edward York and Delephine (Light) York-Blazier; stepfather, Donald A. Blazier; and by his canine BFFs, Jazzie and Bruno.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Six Points Church, 1545 W. 226th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Scott McDermid will be officiating. Graveside Services are being planned for a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
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