Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Roscoe E. Chestnut
11 Nov 1923 - 28 Apr 2006
Plainfield
Roscoe E. Chestnut, 82, passed away Friday at the Ruth Lilly Yellow Rose
Hospice Unit, with his wife at his side. He was the only son of the
late Elmer and Lura (Myers) Chestnut, born in Odon on Nov. 11, 1923.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Jean (Bussinger) Chestnut,
devoted daughter, Marla Riddle (Rick), and son, Roger Chestnut. Also
surviving are granddaughters Kristi Hinkle (Matt), Kim Carandang, Kara
Lauck (David), and Katy Mooney; and six great grandchildren. He served
in the U.S. Army Air Corps at Tinian Island during World War II. He
retired from Citizens Gas and Coke Utility after 30 years as a customer
service representative in 1984. He enjoyed jazz and played the saxophone
for the Hendricks County Ramblers for over 10 years. His love of nature
and gardening was second to his love of his family. His strong spirit
and gusto for life remained until the end. Funeral service will be
at 1PM at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may
call from 2PM to 6PM Sunday. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery,
Plainfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ruth Lille Yellow
Rose Hospice.
Contributed by: Janice Smith Hagmeier