Joseph Anderson Mcbane

Joseph Anderson McBane, age 89, of Atlanta, IN died August 27, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor at Tipton, IN. He was born April 12, 1923 near Sheridan, Indiana to Elbert P. and Mary Ann (Mundell) McBane. His parents preceded him in death.

Joe graduated from Goldsmith High School with the Class of 1941. He soon joined the U.S. Army and served over eighteen months in the European Theater during WW II. He was honorably discharged January 25, 1946.-

He worked at Delco Remy at Anderson, IN for 31 years retiring in 1987. However his first love was farming and he farmed several acres while also working at Delco Remy. Joe was an accomplished musician, bringing much joy to to others with his guitar playing. He often performed at the Atlanta Music Hall.

He was a member of Atlanta Christian Church and of the Tipton American Legion.

Joe was first married to Marian (Ulrey) McBane who preceded him in death. He then married Mary Eileen Spidel (Lewis) McBane who survives him. Also surviving is a son: Steven A. (Sally) McBane of Carmel, IN, step-daughter:Beverly Gasho of Atlanta, IN, brother: Julius McBane of Atlanta, IN, sisters: Agneline Pryor of Arcadia, IN, Evelyn Carlisle of Atlanta, In and Lucinda Leer of Noblesville, IN, grandchildren: Kristen McBane of Parkton, NC, Kyle McBane and Kaitlin McBane both of Carmel, IN and a step-grandchild: Danielle Laughry of Napanee, IN.

Graveside rites will be held Friday, August 31, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Boxley Cemetery, 25911 Six Points Road, Sheridan, IN 46069. Pastor Joseph Brown will officiate with Military Funeral Rites conducted by the Cicero American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Atlanta Christian Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel where you may share a memory or send condolences at http://www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com./ Interment with Military Honors
August 31, 2012
11:00 AM
Boxley Cemetery 25911 Six Points Rd
Sheridan, IN