From Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home; May 13, 2022:

Edward Alan McCullough, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away late Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana.

Ed was born on November 4, 1931 in Decatur, Indiana to Ben and V. Loretta (Tinkham) McCullough. He was united in marriage to Phyllis M. Barr on November 9, 1952 at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2007.

Ed served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Schumm; American Legion Post #43 of Decatur and Korean Veterans War Association in Fort Wayne.

He retired in 1989 from International Harvester (Navistar) after 30 years.

Ed was an avid bowler and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and pitching horseshoes. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ed also enjoyed spending time with his breakfast buddies at Becky’s Restaurant in Willshire and West End Restaurant in Decatur. In his younger years, spending time with his dad and kids cutting wood for their wood stoves was also something he enjoyed. Ed & Phyllis provided for their family and spent time with them by gardening and canning.

He is survived by two sons, James B. (Pamela S.) McCullough and Kenneth P. McCullough both of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Tonya A. (Diana Likens) McCullough of Pierceton, Indiana; four grandchildren, Jason B. (Rachel L.) McCullough, Thomas J. (Melissa D.) McCullough, Trevor J. (Emily Hampton) McCullough, and Lexie J. Logan-McCullough; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and four step great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three sons, Jon W. McCullough in infancy, Dennis A. McCullough & Timothy E. McCullough; two grandchildren, Jebadiah & Ashley McCullough; two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Dexter McCullough; a brother, Charles N. McCullough; and a sister, Dora Mae Tieman.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, Schumm with Pastor Hayden Folks and Pastor Robert Becker officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm with Military Graveside Honors to be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 of Decatur.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church, Schumm or Adams Heritage in Monroeville.

Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home; May 13, 2022
Contributed by Jim Cox.