Saturday, July 12, 2014

Jeffrey W. Younce


Lewisville, IN

Jeffrey W. Younce, 61, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 11, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital.

Jeffrey was born on April 18, 1953 in Muncie, Indiana to Donald and Janet (Bales ) Younce.  He was a 1971 graduate of Wes-Del High School and went on to serve his country in the Navy.  

In 1980, Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ball State University; Majoring in Criminal Justice, Social Studies, and Sociology.  In 1985 he earned his Master’s in Education from Ball State.

Jeffrey worked for Allied Barton Security at Lafayette Square in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his mother, Janet Younce,  companion, Carolyn Auten and her daughter, Lindsay Auten, two brothers: Steve Younce (Pat Barnes), and Randy Younce (Becky), a sister, Lynn Scroggins (Stephen), six nieces and nephews: Michelle Jennings (Matt), Jason Fuson (Brandy), Kevin Scroggins (Ginger), Devin Scroggins, Jordan Younce, and Kelsey Younce, as well as many friends. 

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Donald Younce.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M.  July 15, 2014 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Max James officiating.  Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Jones Cemetery, Muncie.

Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home on Monday, July 14, 2014 from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. and one hour prior to services Tuesday.

Memorials may be made in his name to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214, the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674, or the American Diabetes Association, 7363 East 21 St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.