Obituary of George W. Fountain

Zelma – George W. Fountain, 87, of Zelma, died at 12:37 pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his residence. Born January 13, 1930, in Zelma, IN, he was the son of Ervin S. and Edith (Black) Fountain. He married Wilma Laverne Kinser on June 18, 1950 and she survives. He was a farmer and North Lawrence Community School bus driver for forty-six years. He had worked as a reporter for the FSA office and attended Donica Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Wilma, of Zelma; a son, George Michael Fountain and wife, Bonnie, of Zelma; a daughter Paula Brooking and husband, Louie, of Zelma; five grandsons, Troy and Eric Fountain, both of Zelma, Cory Fountain and wife, Cassidy, of Turkey, Kevin W. Brooking and wife, Robin, of Ellettsville, Nathan Brooking and wife, Kara, of Pickens, SC; seven great grandchildren, Hannah Fountain, Billy Fountain, Ella Fountain, Emma Fountain, Chloe Fountain, Benjamin Fountain and Kinsley Brooking; one great great granddaughter, Sadie Hollar; a sister, Marjorie Belle Whitted, of Heltonville; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Billy Fountain and a brother, Ervin Fountain, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, April 10th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Nouhad Melki officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery in Jackson County. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 9th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.