Raymond ‘Kyle’ Sandefur
November 22, 1943 – July 6, 2022
Raymond ‘Kyle’ Sandefur, also known as Grampy, 78, of Markleville, passed away on July 6, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, following an extended illness.
He was born on November 22, 1943, in Anderson, to Raymond and Phyllis (Lallathin) Sandefur.
Mr. Sandefur was a graduate of Markleville High School, class of 1961, where he lettered in four sports. He furthered his education at Anderson College where he played basketball. He then entered the skilled trades apprenticeship program as a tool maker. He worked for General Motors for 43-1/2 years.
Mr. Sandefur was a member of Markelville North Christian Church where Nancy, Kyle, Bill and Elaine Pappas started the Junior Church Program in 1973. He also was a member of the UAW Local 662, and a former member of Kilbuck Golf Course. Mr. Sandefur had a love for golf and was proud to have had three hole-in-ones, two at Killbuck and one in Myrtle Beach.
He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed coaching and watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports throughout the years. Mr. Sandefur cherished his time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Nancy (Markle) Sandefur, whom he married on August 8, 1964, at Markleville North Christian Church; daughter Chanise (fiance Pete Steiner) Mollenkopf; son Matt (Lindsey) Sandefur; sister Melanie (Alan) Campbell; five grandchildren Dalton Mollenkopf, Avery Mollenkopf, Leyton Sandefur, London Sandefur and Weston Sandefur; and dog Sassy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Paul Michael Sandefur; and sister Vivianne Adams.
A funeral service is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Markelville North Christian Church, 32 State Street, Markleville, Indiana 46056, with the Rev. John Hackney officiating.
Visitation is scheduled to be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday evening at the church.
Burial will follow the service on Tuesday in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Markleville North Christian Church.
Online condolences may be shared at www.hersbergerbozell.com.