Earnest Truex

Earnest E. Truex April 22, 1954-May 4, 2014 Mr. Earnest E. Truex, 60, of Mill Creek, Indiana, died Sunday May 4, 2014 at Millers Merry Manor-New Carlisle in New Carlisle, IN. He was born April 22, 1954 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Melvin Truex and Ernestine (Baker) Truex. Earnest worked on the family farm and was a mechanic and a truck driver for Howard and Hannon for 15 years. He attended Tippecanoe Primitive Baptist Church. Earnest was a former member of FFA and was a nine year 4-H member. He enjoyed fishing, and loved spending time at his childhood cabin in Michigan. He is survived by his brother, Wayne (Joyce) Truex of Mishawaka, IN; sister, Cheryl Truex of Mill Creek, IN; nephew, Michael (Michelle) Truex; niece, Amy (Trevor) Prince; great-nieces and nephews, Kaitlyn Elise, Riley Alexander; and Lilyana Grace, and an aunt, Deloris Senff. Earnest was preceded in death by parents. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Friday, May 9, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00 am, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday May 10, 2014 at 10:00 am with Elder Danny Wisner, officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association 30 North Michigan Avenue Suite 2015 Chicago, IL 60602. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Earnest E. Truex please visit our Sympathy Store.