GREENFIELD – Ezra Harold Wallen, age 80, of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Community North Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1935 in Kentucky as the son of Ernest and Virgie (Neal) Wallen. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1953 and served in the United States Marines for three years. He married Patricia (Bell) on April 16, 1966 in New Castle. Ezra worked for the Ford Motor Company as a supervisor for 34 years before retiring in 1991, he also worked for H&R Block, preparing taxes for 20 years. He was a member and deacon of Grace Baptist Church in Mohawk, he enjoyed reading and going on daytrips. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wallen of Greenfield; son, Aaron Wallen of Fishers; daughter, Lisa Wallen of Indianapolis; brother, Arnold Wallen of New Castle; sisters, Sherlene Petty of Benton, Kentucky, Christine Tabor of Hagerstown and Lillian Enlow of Fowler; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ernest and Virgie Wallen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. also at the mortuary. Pastor Steve Elmer will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent directly to Grace Baptist Church Mohawk, 4245 North 200 West, Greenfield, Indiana 46140 or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or send a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.
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