Charles Eugene St. John
May 9, 1932 ~ March 14, 2013
Charles Eugene St. John, 80, Martinsville, died March 14, 2013, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Mr. St. John was born May 9, 1932, in Morgan County, to the late Vern and Mary Alice (Waltz) St. John.
He graduated from Mooresville High School. Mr. St. John spent many years working as a truck driver, working for Associate Trasport for 20 years and Yellow Freight for 23 years, retiring in 1997. Always involved in his community, Mr. St. John was instrumental in the founding of the Eminence Little League. He was a member of the Eminence Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish, Rite, York Rite, and the Murat Shrine. He was also a member of the Golden Spur Saddle Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Martinsville VFW #1257. Mr. St. John enjoyed NASCAR racing, farming, and IU Basketball. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
Mr. St. John was preceded in death by his wife, Lula (Fox) St. John; grandson, Fred Nicholas Haas; and his brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his sons, Dennis St. John (Margie) of Mooresville, Mike St. John (Rhonda) of Quincy; daughter, Mary Ann Griesemer (Larry) of Stilesville; 15 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eminence Little League. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Gene was a good friend and brother Mason. My condolences go out to all the family. While I am going to miss him, I know from my conversations with him where he is now and I know that there is no more pain, or sorrow or suffering for him. jim allison
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
Sorry for your loss ‘BIG DADDY’
I will remember Gene every time I watch a Nascar race now . He made my days at the nursing home brighter . I looked forward to coming in everyday and seeing his smile . I will miss him deeply .