Jack Edward Bantley

Jack Edward Bantley, 81, of Mooresville, peacefully went to be with the Lord, December 3, 2021. Mr. Bantley was born April 20, 1940, in Indianapolis, to the late Frank W. and Ruth H. (Tuttle) Bantley.

Following Jack’s graduation from Ben Davis High School, he proudly served in the United States Army. Jack had an incredible work ethic and was employed as a manager for Freight Liner for 17 years and as District Manager for Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis News for 20 years. Jack was a member of Drexel Gardens Christian Church. He loved sports and was an avid IU Basketball fan, but an even more proud fan of his grandchildren – always on the sidelines cheering them on. Jack will be fondly remembered by his loving family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Kay (Wade) Bantley, to whom he was united in marriage December 17, 1960; daughter, Carrie (Brett) Fisher of Mooresville; son, Brian (Danielle) Bantley of Mooresville; sister, Dorothy Bantley Walker of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Casey (Cassie) Fisher, Devon (Kaitlin) Fisher, Jacquie (Shawn) Ingle, Ashtyn (Grant) Shupe, Lindsey (Blaine) Gardner and Braden Bantley; and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 4 to 8 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at West Newton Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation to honor his loving wife, Sandra, of 61 years.