Ray B. Hauk, 92, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Ashford Place.
Born January 7, 1932 in Fairland, he was the son of Albert Hauk and Florence (Blakey) Hauk. He married Carol Janice (Cole) Hauk on April 27, 1958, and she preceded him in January of 2020.
Survivors include a son, Todd Hauk (Christine) of Shelbyville; 2 grandchildren- Kody Morace (Chase) and Raivin DeHart (Kyle); and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, and a sister, Helen Bush.
Mr. Hauk had lived in the Fairland area throughout his life and graduated from Fairland High School. He was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Southport, retiring after many years of service.
Ray was a veteran of the US Navy and served in the Korean War.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and The Creek in Southport. Ray enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing sports in his younger years, loved watching IU basketball, and was a huge Bobby Knight fan. He was very active in his church and church activities and enjoyed time spent with his family.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:00 am, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, with Kevin Williams officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 4-8:00 PM at the funeral home.
A graveside military service will be conducted by the American Legion. please make memorial contributions to: American Legion Post #70 Memorial Team or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in care of the funeral home.
