Thomas McCullough, 80, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Dekalb Health in Auburn, Ind.

He was born in Whitley County to John Thomas and Marion Etta (Rosenogle) McCullough on Dec. 29, 1932. He honorably served his country from 1950-1953 in the Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 11, 1954, he married Judith Hire at Nazarene Church in Churubusco, Ind. He retired from Dana Corporation with over 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering, his grandchildren and friends at Dari-Point in Ligonier, Ind.

He is survived by his wife; three children: Larry McCullough, Albion, Ind.; Lani (Warren) Elliott, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Lynn (Kathy) McCullough, Ligonier; one sister: Virginia, Ligonier; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings: Ellen, Dave, Betty, Geraldine, Roy, and Max.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, at Stone’s Hill Community Church, 151 Stone’s Hill Road, Ligonier. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the church with Pastors Joey Nelson and Hubert Schmucker officiating.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Yeager Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association, 115 W. Washington St., Suite 1180-South, Indianapolis, IN 46204.