Allen "Ross" Crockett

ALLEN "ROSS" CROCKETT, 64, of Ligonier, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, 5:10 p.m., at Avalon Village Nursing Center. Born Oct. 6, 1940, in Ligonier, he was the son of Nyell A. Crockett and Maxine Ross Crockett. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of American Legion Post 243, Ligonier for 23 years. He enjoyed reading. He is survived by one daughter, Amy (Scott) Stark of Gilbert, Ariz.; one son, Gary Crockett of Goshen; one brother, David Crockett of Fort Wayne; one sister, Nila Kay Mitchell of Ligonier; two grandchildren, Hannah and Isabella Stark of Gilbert, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Military rites by the American Legion Post 243 is 7 p.m. Wednesday at Orr Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow with the Rev. Thomas Wiegand officiating. Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials to his grandchildren's education fund, through Bank One. Orr Funeral Home (260) 894 - 4184.