George R. Mapes - Muncie Star Press

Mapes, 75. FARMLAND - George R. Mapes, 75 of Farmland, IN passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 following an extended illness. At the age of six, his family moved to Modoc where George lived his entire life on the family farm. George started work at Chevrolet in Muncie, IN, where he was elected Shop Chairman of Local 499. He eventually worked his way up to the International UAW Wage and Benefit Staff for General Motors. He was always very service minded having memberships in the Lions Club, Shriners Club, Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice Advantage Group, Jerry and Julie. A service to celebrate George's life will be 10:00 a. m. Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery of Losantville, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember... Memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Club Eye and Tissue Bank Trust, 7727 E. 82nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46240 or a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www. Source: www.thestarpress.com