George William Hefley

He was born on November 23, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana to Lewis William "Bill" and Carolyn (Rudd) Hefley.

George graduated from Angola High School in 1977. He played basketball and football for Angola, and carried that love for sports throughout his life. George also played Junior College Football for Joliet College, in Illinois. He later played many years for the semi pro Kokomo Mustangs and the Fort Wayne Rhinos football teams.

He was a lifetime electrician. George retired as a union electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local # 305, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

George married the love of his life, Nancy (Swinehart) on November 28, 1998 in Fremont, Indiana. They were always together and enjoyed a wonderful life together.

He also enjoyed being a part of his children and grandchildren’s lives. George was also very involved in youth sports, helping coach many of Fremont’s youth until his final days. He loved hunting, fishing, his dogs, Delta and Thor, going to the gun range, and sports.

Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Hefley of Fremont, Indiana, wife, Nancy Hefley of Fremont, Indiana, children, Abbey Hefley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ashley Hefley (Mark Castner) of Angola, Indiana, Austin Hefley of Orland, Indiana, Michael Klavinski of Hudson, Indiana, and Melissa Klavinski of Fremont, Indiana, grandchildren, Rylee Boyd, Tabitha Castner, Ethan Castner, Devan Castner, Jaylin White, and Camdin Hefley, great-grand-daughter, Haisley Bailer, and sisters, Ginny (Jack) Kessler of Sun City, Florida, and Lori (Dennis) Fulton of Fremont, Indiana. He also leaves behind many close childhood friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis William "Bill" Hefley on November 23, 1993.

A Visitation will be held from 3 pm until 7 pm Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Beams Funeral Home.

Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to the Fremont Youth League, P.O. Box 242, Fremont, Indiana 46737 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the family.