Jeffrey A. Blinn, 58, of Warren (Jackson Twp. Wells County), IN, passed away at 6:30 AM on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at home in rural Warren. He was born on Saturday, October 11, 1958, to Jerry & Rita (Bevington) Blinn. Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Southern Wells High School. He worked for most of his life at various John Deere dealerships in the area. Jeff enjoyed watching NASCAR and football, listening to all kinds of music, especially rock n’ roll. He loved going to tractor pulls with his friends and family. He took the longest pull in 1983 in the 10,000-14,000 pound class and in 2003 took 1st place in the heavyweight division on the longest pull.
Loving survivors include: Parents- Jerry & Rita Blinn, Warren, IN, Son – Allen Blinn, Markle, IN
Daughter – Haley (Fiancé, Jeffery Thornton) Blinn, Dayton, TX, Grandchild – Jackson, Sister – Lisa Blinn, Bluffton, IN, Brother – Steve (Cheryl) Blinn, Uniondale, IN, Sister – Diane (Dean) Kratzer, Warren, IN, 1 Nephew and 4 Nieces.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Glancy – H. Brown & Son Funeral Home 203 N Matilda St. Warren on Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Monday, November 21, 2016, before the service.
A service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be at Glancy – H. Brown & Son Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 21, 2016 with Pastor Dewey Zent officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.
Preferred memorials: Salamonie Active Men’s Association (S.A.M.S) to be used for the tractor pulling events, PO Box 366, Warren, IN 46792
Arrangements are being handled by Glancy – H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.