Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

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Herbert Lee Bone, age 83, of Pennville passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Lee was born in Portland on March 22, 1938, the son of Elza and Mary (Wiley) Bone.  Beginning his career as a cabinet maker at Pennville Custom Cabinets, he soon became a businessman establishing the partnership of B & R Kitchens. He was a 1956 Portland High School graduate who believed in the importance of serving his community.  Lee served as a volunteer fireman for many years, was actively involved on the Jay County Economic Development Board, served as treasurer of the Pennville Syndicate and was a member of the Jay County Chamber of Commerce where he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Surviving are one son Matthew Bone (wife Amanda) of Pennville, one daughter Melinda Hopkins of Leo, Indiana, and one sister Jane Cummins (husband Dick) of Portland, one son-in-law Chip Teegarden and grandchildren Chelsea Teegarden, Hunter Teegarden, Jarran Teegarden, Kennedi Teegarden, Daniel Hopkins, Amanda Hopkins, Reagan Hopkins, John Harris and Katie Bone. He was preceded in death by a daughter Michele Teegarden, and grandson Jordan Teegarden.

Funeral services will be held at a later date. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Pennville Public Library or the IDC Restaurant (for food donations).  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com