BOURBON – Max L. Nifong, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Aug. 26, 2012, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 18, 1935, to Truman and Margaret Metheny Nifong, who survives. On Jan. 24, 1953, he married Doris Stackhouse, who survives.
A lifelong resident of the Marshall and Kosciusko counties area, he farmed for more than 34 years and was always involved in sales and real estate, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed the company of others and opportunities to share his love for the Lord. He took joy in traveling with Doris and their family and friends. He was a member of Camp Creek Church of the Brethren and attended Warsaw Wesleyan Church and member of The Gideon’s International. He graduated from Etna Green High School.
Also surviving are his children: Steve (and spouse Jody) Nifong, Etna Green; Cindy (and spouse Lee) Money, Greenwood; and Everett (and spouse Bobbi) Nifong, Warsaw; a son-in-law, Tim Scott, Greentown; nine grandchildren: Kim (and spouse Garrett) Howell, Melissa (and spouse Corey) Branam, Chad (and spouse Emily) Nifong, Josh (and spouse Jessica) Nifong, Jared Nifong, Alison Scott, Ashley Scott, Hillary Money and Adam Money; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Mae Gay, Carmel; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Scott, and a sister, Lois Hall.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Camp Creek Church of the Brethren, 7486 N Ind. 19, Etna Green, officiated by Pastor Mark Riege of Camp Creek Church of the Brethren and Pastors Gale Janofski and Andrew Weaver, both of Warsaw Wesleyan Church. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bourbon.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to Camp Creek Church of the Brethren, Warsaw Wesleyan Church or The Gideon’s International, Warsaw Camp.
