Hillis Crum

HILLIS E CRUM 7/6/1915 – 11/5/2013 Born in Thorntown, Indiana July 6, 1915, he attended and graduated from Thorntown High School. He was raised on a farm on Sugar Creek where he spent much of his time fishing, swimming and trapping. He attended barber college before going into the Army June, 1941. He served overseas in the South Pacific for over 42 months, returning home August, 1945. He married Helene Beck January 2, 1946. He worked for Midwest Tree Experts, then Rock Island Refinery where he retired after 32 years. He became a member of Augusta Christian Church in 1946 and transferred to Chapel Rock Christian Church in 1981. He was a hard-working, proud man who never missed a day of work. He was extremely devoted to and loved by his family. He is survived by his wife, Helene, daughter, Sandra Carroll, grandson, Josh Blickensderfer, two great-grandchildren, Samantha and Tony, and six of his ten brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Sunday November 10, 2013 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Flanner and Buchanan - Zionsville. Service will be Monday November 11, 2013 beginning at 11:00am with burial at Clayton Cemetery (Avon, IN) You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan