Homer Feightner, 85, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at his residence from an extended illness.

He was born on June 18, 1928, to Howard Irving and Valeria Leora (Reid) Feightner in Rome City, Ind. On Dec. 15, 1950, he married Donna Tracy. She survives.Mr. Feightner was a 1947 graduate of Rome City High School and served his country honorably in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army during the Korean War.

Mr. Feightner was a truck driver and farmed. He enjoyed driving the Amish people, spending time at the coffee shop and helping the family on the farm.

He is survived by his wife; three children: Douglas (Julie) Feightner, Albion, Ind.; Mark (Donna) Feightner, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Trish Feightner, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren: Zachary (Teresa) Feightner, Garrett, Ind.,; Haley Feightner, Plainfield, Ind.; Tori Feightner, Albion, Ind.; Mallory Kraner, Bloomington, Ind.; and Maddison Kraner, Fort Wayne; four great-grandchildren; Nicole, Elizabeth, Jacob and Zoey Feightner; two siblings: Forrest Feightner, Ligonier; and Barbara Hochstetler, Topeka, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother: Larry Feightner.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. A private cremation committal service will be held at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are to be directed in care of Noble County Hospice or the American Kidney Foundation