Floyd A. Nafe, 81, of Muncie, IN died 11:47 a.m. January 1, 2007 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on September 30, 1925 in Summertown, TN the son of Floyd Albert and Bernice (Smith) Nafe. On March 18, 1950 in Van Buren, IN he married Kathlyn Mae (Short) Nafe who preceded him in death on September 12, 2005.
Floyd was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. He retired from Delco Battery in 1985 after 35 years as a machine operator. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Selma, IN. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and square dancing. He also enjoyed gardening.
Surviving relatives include one daughter, Darla May (husband: James) of Indianapolis, IN; three brothers, George Nafe (wife: Maxine) of Mineola, TX; Gerald Nafe (wife: Donna) of Waco, TX; Lowell Nafe (wife: Patsy) of San Angela, TX; four sisters, Barbara Baker of Scotsdale, AZ; Louise Whitaker of Yorktown, IN; Freida Roberts (husband: Donn) of Muncie, IN; Phyllis Acton of Ridgeville, IN; two grandchildren, Kathy May of Zionsville, IN; Craig May (girlfriend: Terri Sites) of Fishers, IN. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one granddaughter, Carol May, one sister and one brother.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 6, 2007 at Garden View Funeral Home 10501 N. State Road 3 Muncie, IN. Pastor Dennis Rush will officiate the service. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie. Visitation will be on Friday January 5, 2007 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of the donor''s choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.