William Eugene Rich

William Eugene Rich, 62, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Hospital.

William was born in Indianapolis on May 8, 1959, the son of Gene Autry and Shirley Ann (Mason) Rich.

HE was a 1977 graduate of Ben Davis High School.

Mr. Rich worked 31 years as a Courier for Duke Energy until he retired.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Lynnette “Lynn” Rich; three daughters, Lindsay N. Slater (Tommy Chew), Megan M. Poole (Andrew) and Ashley B. Elder,(Albert); a brother, Timothy A. Rich (Cissy); a sister, Gina R. Lewis, (Chris); six grandsons, Gage Slater, (Hannah), Zion Slater, Andrew Poole III, Axl Mickey, Quentin Elder, and Tucker Elder; four granddaughters, Haley Herrod, (Tanner), Abbigail Poole, Emma Poole, and Charlee Poole; two great-grandchildren, Nevada Slater and Austin Herrod; one great-grandchild on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents, William E. and Eula M. Rinehart.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Pastor Edward King officiating, burial will follow in Boone-Hutcheson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service on Friday.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.