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Henry Ty “Hank” SouthPassing: September 1, 2018

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Friday, September 7th @ 1:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, September 7th @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cemetery:

Lost River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery

Friday, September 7th

BEDFORD – Henry Ty “Hank” South, 62, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Indiana University Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born September 27, 1955, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Paul H. and Veleda R. (Betzler) South.  He married Rebecca Jane Fleener February 7, 2008.

Hank was an investigator for Child Protective Services and was a strong advocate for Alcoholics Anonymous.  He loved Jesus and attended Bethel Country Church.

Surviving:
wife,
Rebecca South of Bedford
children,
Timothy Wayne (Ashlea) Moody of Springville
Alyssa Alexandra (Lacey) Martin of Bloomington
grandchildren,
Adalea Inman, Nora Jean, Ian Jude, and Anna Claire Moody
siblings,
Terri (Gary) Esham of Sun City Center, Florida
Steven J. (Marilyn) South of Rockford, Illinois
Victoria D. (Gary) Ridgeway of Hope Mills, North Carolina
Valeria B. Campbell of Carmel
Robert E. South of Carmel
several nieces and nephews
mother-in-law,
Sue A. Fleener of Mitchell

His parents; son, Sheldon Lee Gearlds; siblings, Paul E. South and Nancy L. Smith; and special niece, Jennifer S. South, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 7, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Sister Becky Ryan officiating.  Burial will be in Lost River Primitive Baptist Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Friday at the funeral home.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Terrier South | Depew, N.Y.
    Date: September 11, 2018
    Datonal Beach 1972 I met Hank. Married Paul. Didn't get a chance to be in the family. But Hank I remember what a kind, funny human being. Rest in peace brother.
  2. Guest: Steven "Doc" Farrington | Cloverdale, IN
    Date: September 10, 2018
    The best friend anyone could ever ask for...funny, smart and witty. He will be sorely missed! Thank you, Becca, for taking such good care of him.
  3. Guest: Becca | Bedford IN
    Date: September 10, 2018
    I love you honey, thank you for all... Words can’t describe what you brought to me... And we have our Lord to praise for all eternity!
  4. Guest: Sandra Elyusuf | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: September 8, 2018
    Me and my family are so sorry for your losing Hank. After he finally found happiness, I was so hoping you two would have a much longer time together. I know you will always remember the goods times, as Hank was a very humorous, intelligent man. True love never dies! Take time for yourself now, as this has been, I'm sure, a very long hard time for you. I can't even imagine what you both went through. May GOD bless and keep you in his light of love always Becca.
  5. Guest: Chris and Lelia Esham | Gainesville, Georgia
    Date: September 7, 2018
    Rest easy Uncle Hank
  6. Guest: Julie Conley | Bedford Indiana
    Date: September 3, 2018
    You made it home my friend!
  7. Guest: Misty Reed | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: September 3, 2018
    Hank was a kind, big hearted man who loved “his Becca”! He shared with me how they met, he was so proud to be her husband! My thoughts and prayers are with you Becca! Love you!
  8. Guest: gary d bolin | franklin in.
    Date: September 3, 2018
    prayers for all
  9. Guest: Jimmy and Jackie luttrell | Albany , oregon
    Date: September 2, 2018
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all