Steele G "Red" Vest Obituary (1928 - 2023)

Steele G. "Red" Vest, Jr., age 94, of Elwood, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Edgewater Woods Nursing Home in Anderson.He was born in Elwood on July 19,1928, to the late Steele and Doris (Warner) Vest. At the age of 17, Red bravely served his countryduring World War IIby enlisting in the United States Army. After returning from the war, Red went to work for General Motors and retired in 1981 after 31 years of service. On March 20, 1955, he married the love of his life, Betty M. (Cornwell) Vest and she preceded himin death on July 25, 2021.Red was a 50-year member of the Quincy Masonic Lodge in Elwood, a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite in Indianapolis, the Elwood V.F.W., and the Elwood American Legion.He loved taking care of his home and large property. As a hobby, Red enjoyed working on clocks and loved to mow his yard.He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather that will be greatly missed. Red is survived by three daughters, Vickie Jarrell of Elwood, Betty Vest of Elwood and JudyCabe of Chesterton; two grandchildren, Steele (wife Amy) Jarrelland Christine (husband Jade) Crawford; seven great-grandchildren, Waylon & Parker Jarrell, Kaelin, Cadenand Cameron Crawford, McKenzieand Sydnee Cabe; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special nephew, Johnny Paul Deckard, and close friend, RandyRobison.In addition to his parentsand wife, Red was preceded in death by his two grandchildren, Jason & Jay Cabe; two brothers, Jim Vest, and William "Bud" Vest; two sisters, Ruth Deckard, and Jane Braddick; two son-in-laws, ChetJarrelland Terry Beeman; and his loyal pets, Buster and Buddy. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036. Funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 1:00 pm with Rev. Pam Gregory officiating. The funeral service will begin with a Masonic Memorial Service.Entombment will take place at the Elwood Cemetery Mausoleum and military funeral honors will be conducted by the United States Army and the Elwood V.F.W. Online condolences can be given at, www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com