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CORLEW, Trelon

Source: Indianapolis Star Tue 5 Jan 2010 p A14

Trelon “Wayne’ Corlew age 83 of Reelsville, IN died at 7 a.m. Wednesday Dec 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born Jan 18, 1926 in parma, MO as the son of John B. and Bertha M. Woolsey Corlew. During WWII he served in the US Army with the 4th Air Supply Squadron Manila, Philippines until his Honorable Discharge as a Staff Sgt April 13, 1947. He worked as a forklift operator for over 42 years at Delco Remley General Motors plant in Anderson, IN. He was a member of the VFW, NRA, life member of American Hunting Club North America Fishing Club and First Christian Church of Brazil. He married Nancy D. White Dec 28, 1984 in Tipton IN. She survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur Corlew; sisters June Virginia Fletcher; Nina Illine Farley; Betty Jo Micheli; Jesse Delphina Corlew; Freda Christina Corlew and Dorothy Corlew. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Susan Elaine Rogers (Randy) ; sons: Timothy Wayne Corlew (Linda); Emry Thomas Corlew (Debby) Wendell Ray Gann and Randell Edward Gann (Clare); brothers Tony B. Corlew (Katie) and Johnny E. Corlew (Audrey); sister, Lena Fay Daugherty (Joe); 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and other extended family members. Moore Funeral Home was chosen to provide cremation services. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Jan 16, 2010 at the First Christian Church of Brazil. Visit www.moore-funeral-homes.com to send condolences to the family or for more information. - kbz

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