Edward R. McCrocklin, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away following an extended illness on April 14, 2023 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis.
He was born on December 21, 1941 in Anderson, the son of Thomas M. and Rosa Mae (Cummins) McCrocklin.
Edward served in the US Air Force, worked as a corporate manager for IT and had also worked as a deputy with the Marion County and Hamilton County Sherriff's Department. During high school and for several years following, he worked as a photographer for the Anderson Newspaper. Edward was a "Mr. Fixit"! He was member of the Gold Wing Riders, enjoyed traveling in his RV for many years, and attending his grandkid's activities.
He is survived by his wife Michele (Hancock) McCrocklin, whom he married on June 19, 1970; four children, Patricia (Fritz) Rivera, Mark (Christina) McCrocklin, Denise (Michael) Hillan, Jennifer (Matthew) Gries; twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Pamela Bronaugh, and his brother, Harold McCrocklin.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11 AM at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 3-7 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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