- Date Of Birth: January 31, 1928
- Date Of Death: January 27, 2004
- State: Indiana
Elbert R. Janes, 75, Lapel went home to be reunited with his family on January 27, 2004 at St. Johns Health System, Anderson Indiana after an extended illness. He was born January 31, 1928 in Burkesville, Kentucky, and resided in Lapel, Indiana. He retired in 1982 from Guide Lamp after 30 years as a Plastics Operator.
He was a member of Columbus Avenue Church of Christ and the UAW Local #663. He was an avid gardener and hunter and loved doing both.
He is survived by his Wife of 56 years: Mary Murley Janes. Six Children: Carolyn Carter of Chesterfield. Judy & husband W.R. Ledbetter of Livingston, Tennessee. Peggy & husband Ronnie Vetor of Anderson. Brenda & husband Roy Baker of Pendleton. Terry Janes of Pendleton. Rita & husband Brian Brinker of Lapel. Grandchildren: Walter Carter and Tony Carter of Chesterfield.
Kathy Cunningham, James Ledbetter and William Ledbetter of Livingston, Tennessee. Jeffrey Vetor of Wisconsin. Steven Vetor of Anderson. Kimberly Meeker of Chesterfield. Nathan Garrett of Anderson. Brittney Garrett of Indianapolis. Lee Baker of Pendleton. Heather Janes of Florida. Eric Rich of Muncie. Beau Janes of Fortville. Casey Pettigrew of Lapel. 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Several Nieces & Nephews. Special sister-in-law: Wilma Janes. He was preceded by his parents: Leslie & Myrtle Branham Janes. Grandson: Dustin Janes. Son-in-law: Vanis Carter. Six brothers and Four sisters including Hymon Ray Janes.
