Obituary of Eugene Deckard

Bedford Eugene Gene Deckard, 68, of Bedford, was called home at 9:58 am on Friday, January 3, 2014 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born May 19, 1945 in Monroe Co., he was the son of Glenn (Pap) and Bernice (Kinser) Deckard. He married Linda Hilderbrand and she survives. He was a stone mason. Survivors include his mother, Bernice; his wife, Linda of Bedford; a son, Michael Joe Deckard and wife, Nancy of Norman; a daughter, Becky Deckard Tumey and husband, Scott of Bedford; two grandchildren, Tiffany Deckard and Jeremy Tumey; two great grandchildren, Tyson McLaughlin and Alicia McCart; a brother, Larry Deckard and wife, Sandra of Bedford; a sister, Brenda England and husband, Roger of Bedford; several nieces and nephews; his grand-dogs, Buddy Joe, Sissy and Izzy and his cat, Hoppy. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Pap Deckard. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Jan Spaulding officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 7th and from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Wednesday, January 8th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.