Max J. Colvin

Max J. Colvin, 85, passed away on Thursday evening, Feb. 2, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on April 7, 1931, in Winchester, the son of Clarence and Edith (Wright) Colvin. Max honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Aug. 11, 1990, in Randolph County, he married Cindy L. Gant. 

Max worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation for 21 years until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of River of Life Church in Portland, a life member of DAV #24, Portland, and was the caretaker at the Jay County Conservation Club for more than 30 years. Max enjoyed spending time with the archers during the archery shoots and was a well-known prankster.  

Surviving are his wife of 27 years Cindy Colvin of Ridgeville; children: Vickie Foudray of Winchester, Lisa Reidy of Winchester, Kim [Garry] Foerg of Winamac, Eric [Carol] Colvin of Kewanna, Sara [Joseph] Mills of Portland and Eric [Jessica] Gant of Ridgeville; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.   

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Bridget Reidy; sons-in-law: John Foudray and Tim Reidy; two brothers; and one sister.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Jay County Conservation Club, 6245 S. 325 W., Portland. Pastor Paula Honeycutt officiated. Family and friends called at the Jay County Conservation Club after the service on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to River of Life Church, 722 W. Main St,. Portland, IN 47371.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.

(Pulaski County Journal — Feb. 15, 2017)