Cary David Masters, age 69, of Van Buren, Indiana passed away at 12:41 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2019 from complications of Pancreatitis at Lutheran Hospital.
Cary was born on September 23, 1950 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Gene Masters and Carolyn Winters. His mother survives. He was a 1970 graduate of Marion High School.
Cary was a proud and skilled machinist at Butterworth Industries for 44 years until he finally retired in 2016. After retirement, he continued showing his love and kindness for people by driving the van at Carey Services in Marion, Indiana.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Masters of Van Buren; mother, Carolyn Winters of Warren, Indiana; four sisters, Michelle Sexton of Van Buren, Indiana, Micki DeLaney of Festus, MO, Pam Vadas of Hammond, Indiana, and Kimberle English of Louisville, KY.
He was a loving father to his two boys, Michael & Katie Masters of Georgetown, Indiana and Marcus & Chasidy Masters of Warren, Indiana; and a kind stepfather to his three step-children, Monica Dawson (Tim) of Arkansas, Angel Lewis of Marion, Indiana, and Charity “Nikki” Bradford of Matthews, Indiana. Cary’s 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Loved ones that cleared the path for Cary are his father, Gene Masters (Nashville, IN), and his brother, Robert “Bobby” Masters (Van Buren, IN).
Friends and family may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana. Visitation will also take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Mike Helms officiating.
In lieu of flowers for Cary the family is requesting contributions be made directly to Raven-Choate Funeral Home to offset funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ravenchoate.com