Junior Bilbrey

Junior Bilbrey, age 64 of Roann passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Junior was born on February 19, 1957 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Comer Bilbrey and Irene (Rose) Bilbrey.  His mother survives.

Junior was a nurse’s aide at the Marion VA and was a member of the Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash.  He enjoyed line dancing in Roann and was active at the YMCA in Wabash.  He enjoyed art and writing poems and had one of his poems published.  Junior also liked collecting autographs.

He is survived by his mother, Irene Bilbrey of Roann; a brother, Donald (Kathy) Franks of Linton, Indiana; a sister, Tamara Rish of Roann; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Earl Franks.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.  Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Terry Hinds and Pastor Adam Garrett officiating.

Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion (Huntington Co.), Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Roann Library, 240 S. Chippewa Street, Roann, Indiana 46974; or to the Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, 129 Southwood Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

Online condolences and memories for the family can be shared at www.ravenchoate.com