Denzil R. Defibaugh Obituary (1918 - 2014)

Denzil R. Defibaugh, 96, of Muncie, IN passed away Sunday morning, September 21, 2014 at his residence in Muncie, IN. He was born January 18, 1918 in Lynn, IN, the son of Merl and Myrtle (Manning) Defibaugh. He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School. Denzil was a WWII veteran, serving his country as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard aboard a troop transport vessel. After the war he was employed as a Millwright, 25 years, with Crosley Company and later Avco Company in Richmond, Indiana. After he retired and moved to Muncie, he pursued his interest in woodworking and metal fabrication. Denzil leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Teresa Espejo (husband, Gary) of Tiffin, OH; grandchildren, Elizabeth Reasbeck (husband, John) and Alex Espejo (wife, Robyn); as well as five great grandchildren, Daisy, Ellie and Max Reasbeck and Alexa and Anna Espejo, all of Wheeling, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lovone Burdett Schocke and Twilla Rowe; a daughter, Sandra Sue; and his loving wife of 75 years, Ester Helen Defibaugh, who passed away July 18th of this year. He will also be missed by many nephews and nieces whom considered him their favorite. A service to celebrate Denzil's life will be 1 pm Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, IN. Burial will follow in Spartanburg Cemetery. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 11 am to service time on Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Journey Home in Winchester, IN. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.