Floyd “Ed” Mollencupp Sr.

Jan. 7, 1926 — Oct. 4, 2016

Floyd “Ed” Mollencupp Sr., 90, of Lake Bruce, passed away peacefully at 7:23 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, at his residence.

Born Jan. 7, 1926, in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Charles and Ada (Cook) Mollencupp.

Ed was a 1944 graduate of Kewanna High School.

He was a U.S.  Army veteran serving in World War II and a recipient of the Bronze Star.

On Oct. 16, 1953, he married Alvena J. O’Blenis. She preceded in death one year earlier to the day on Oct. 4, 2015.

Ed retired from Winamac Coil Spring where he was the shipping clerk for more than 25 years.  He was a lifelong member of Kewanna Church of Christ.  

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, making jewelry, traveling, camping and most of all spending time with his family. Often times you would find him helping his wife quilting or baking.

He was a loving father and grandfather devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. Survivors include his sons: John [Lorna] Mollencupp of Kewanna, Ed [Teresa] Mollencupp Jr. of Lake Bruce, and William [Cynthia] Mollencupp of Indianapolis; daughter Vicki Luz of Winamac; sister Bessie Engle of Kewanna; grandchildren: Jennifer [Johnny] Sult, John [Lauren] Mollencupp Jr.,  Jeremy Mollencupp, Michael Mollencupp, Samantha Mollencupp, Kyle [Megan] Mollencupp, Kayla [Michael] Hutsell, Megan [Joshua] Warren; and five great-grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by son Phillip Mollencupp; and daughter Debbie Mollencupp.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service, 10 a.m., at the Kewanna Church of Christ. A celebration of Ed’s life was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at the church. Pastor Aaron McCombs officiated. A graveside service and military rites were performed at Rochester I.O.O.F Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kewanna Church of Christ.

Sign the online guestbook or leave condolence for the Mollencupp family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com. 

(Pulaski County Journal — Oct. 12, 2016)

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