Charles H. McLain
Charles H. McLain, 85, of Monon, died Thursday, October 5, 2000 at Twin Lakes Village, Monticello. He had been ill for a year and a half.
He was born January 27, 1915 in White County, the son of Walter Wade and Lola L. Rogers-Street McLain. He married Myrtle Mae Snavley on March 18, 1938 in White County. She survives.
He lived in White County all of his life.
He farmed with his father for 16 years. He retired from Talbert Trailer Manufacturing in Rensselaer at age 65.
He was a member of the Monon Eagles Lodge. He also served as a Monon volunteer firefighter for 13 years. He was a member of the Monon United Methodist Church.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Charles W. (Faye) McLain of Kenly, N.C. and John A. (June) McLain of Monon, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.One son and a brother are deceased.
Graveside funeral services were conducted at the Buffalo Cemetery with Rev. Mark A. Pittman officiating.
Memorials may be made to Monon EMTs and firefighters.