Willie Dean Lafferty, 73, Warsaw, passed away March 26, 2017, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Edgar, Ky., to Albert and Maggie Burchett Lafferty. He married Linda Collins on Jan. 30, 1970, in Warsaw; they were married for 47 years. He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving as a helicopter mechanic. He was stationed in Georgia. He was originally from Edgar before moving to Warsaw. He worked at Dalton Foundry as a tow motor driver for more than 40 years. He liked to tinker, repairing small engines and mowers; and enjoyed gardening, mostly vegetables. He enjoyed bird watching. Above all else, he was a loving grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Linda Lafferty, Warsaw; daughters, Missy Allen and Cheryl (Nathan) Ousley, both of Warsaw; seven grandchildren: Haley Allen, Markie Allen,, Tage Allen, Will Allen, Carter Allen, Brittany Ousley and Zach Ousley, all of Warsaw; and a brother, Darvin Lafferty, Warsaw. He was preceded by two brothers, Clinton Lafferty and Charles Lafferty; an infant sister, Freida Mae Lafferty; and his parents, Albert and Maggie Lafferty. Visitation will be from noon until the 1 p.m. service Tuesday at Living Hope Ministries, 595 E. 350N, Warsaw. Pastor Hedgel Perry will officiate. Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery, with military graveside honors conducted by American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 1126, both of Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is caring for the family. ***** Memorials to the family to be used at their discretion. Please make your gift payable to Linda Lafferty.
