Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

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Jackie Lee Pyle, age 85, of rural Portland passed away Monday September 11, 2023 at his residence.  Jack was born in Bryant on May 7, 1938 the son of Lawrence and Mary (Bergman) Pyle.  Jack was married to the love of his life for 64 years on July 4, 1959 to Nora Landers who survives.  Jack was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge, was a farmer and was a 1956 Bryant High School graduate.  He was a member of the 122nd Airborne in Fort Wayne and served overseas during the Berline crisis.  He was a member of the NRA, an avid coon hunter and was an amish hauler.

Surviving are his wife of sixty four years Nora, two daughters Sherry Craw (husband David) of Losantville and Susan Ontrop (husband Chris) of Portland, one sister Anita McCardle of Avon, Florida,  Seven grandchildren and  Seven Great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son Gary Pyle.

Funeral services will be Thursday September 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Eads presiding.  Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Bryant Community Center.

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