Edward K. LaFavers

Edward "Ed" LaFavers, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 88.

Ed was born on April 8, 1938, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, to Ethard LaFavers and Bertha Marie Smith LaFavers.

Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married his wife, Leona, on May 29, 1976, and together they shared 50 years of marriage and a life centered around God, family, friends, and the people they loved. Ed worked for Ford Motor Company and retired in 1999. He was hardworking, resourceful, and exceptionally handy, with a natural ability to understand how things worked and fix just about anything. He also had a remarkable sense of direction and was the dependable navigator long before GPS. His practical knowledge, wisdom, and resourcefulness will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Ed is survived by his wife, Leona LaFavers; his son, Henry Duane LaFavers and his wife, Carolyn; his daughter, Dina Lee Fadely, whose husband, Mark Fadely, preceded Ed in death; his grandchildren, Jack Henry Fadely, Kirsten Fadely, Thea Szczepanski, and Elana Szczepanski; his sisters, Darlene Brown, Fern Burton, Mary Owens (Roy), and Mildred Oaks; his brother, Delmer LaFavers (Elsie); his brother-in-law, Ricky Sexton; and many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Zelmer, Truman, and Denzil; his sisters, Eva Irene Flynn, Barbara Lafavers, and Janice Johnson; and his brothers-in-laws, Cletus Burton, Athel Brown, and Clyde Oaks.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service following at 1:00 p.m., at Washington Park East Cemetery and Funeral Center, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7