The Worthington Times

Morris E. Sinclair of Lewis passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville, Indiana. He was 79 years old, born on May 3, 1929, in Odon, Indiana, the son of Alvey and Alma (Henderson) Sinclair.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Korean War. He retired from the National Electrical Union Local #1392 of Indianapolis. He attended the Coalmont Church of God and was a lifetime member of the VFW of Worthington.

His family included: his wife, Mary L. (Hussong) Trimmer Sinclair of Lewis; eight daughters, Diane Sinclair Gould of Bristol, Julie Sinclair of Seattle, Washington, Jill Sinclair (Tim) Holmes of Bristol, Patty Jean (Bob) Montney of Linton, Robin (Nathan) Ford of Switz City, Marion Whittaker of Switz City, Barbara (Jim) Davis of Terre Haute, Jean Ann Evans of Phoenix, Arizona; four sons, Richard Lynn (Liz) Williams of Worthington, Edward (April) Hildebrand of New Orleans, Louisiana, Michael (Barb) Cullison of Linton, and Kenneth (Kenilyn) Trimmer of Lewis; one brother, Don (Connie) Sinclair of Odon; one sister, Nancy (Dick) Stickles of Seymour; 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents; first wife, Mary Lou (Daken) Sinclair; second wife, Patricia Ann Sinclair; two sons, David and Jeff Sinclair; a brother, Max Sinclair; and a grandson, Ian Sinclair.

A funeral service was held at the Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington on Monday, May 19, 2008, with Joy Frank Rehmel officiating. Burial followed at the Worthington Cemetery with a military graveside service conducted by the Worthington VFW. Memorial donations can be made to the family through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.welchcornett.com.