Thomas G. Temple, 68, died Wednesday, Sept 16, at his residence, of Lockport. Carol L. (McCombs) Temple died Friday, Sept. 18, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.

They were long time residents of Carroll County.

They were known throughout the community as a loving couple, deeply committed to their religion, to each other and to their family.

They touched the lives of many people through their physical labor as well as their special music.

The couple had four children: Tom Temple, Carroll County; Becky Hankins, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.; Barbara Roller, Carroll county; and Rick Temple, Florida.

They have 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He is survived by two brothers and a sister: Jack, Steve and Carol Lou.

She is survived by a sister, Nina. Five of her brothers and sisters, Margaret, Robert, Anna. Phillip and Sharon, are deceased.

They were both active in the Lockport Church He was a deacon and she was the organist- pianist. Both were Sunday school teachers and active in the choir.

They were members of the Carroll County Gideons, where he served in numerous positions. She was a member of the auxiliary.

He retired in 1992, from McGill Manufacturing, Monticello. Both were prevously employed at their farm, as well as earlier employment at RCA, RBM and with Twin Lakes schools as bus drivers.

He was a life member of National Rifle Association and was on the board of directors for the Lakes Federal Credit Union.

She was a member of the Adams township Home Ec Club and was active in the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU).

Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Lockport Church, with the Rev. Nord Zootman officiating. Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, was in charge of the service.

Burial was at the Seceeder/Cedarville Cemetery.