- ANDERSON, Ind. — The Rev. Willis "Sam" Muncy, 81, Anderson, passed away March 1, 2011, at Manor Care, Anderson, after an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Anderson, and resided in Anderson all of his life. Sam served his country in the U.S. Army at the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War, where he received a Silver Star and the Purple Heart.
He was retired from the Delco Remy Division of General Motors after 30 years of service.
He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of the Chief Anderson Lions Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, and Chosen Few. He received the Sagamore of the Wabash and numerous state and county awards.
He is survived by his eight children, Charles Muncy of Plainfield, Larry Muncy and wife of Tennessee, Trina Goodnight (husband, David) of Anderson, Lou Muncy (partner, Dianna) of Indianapolis, Schlonda Moore of Anderson, John Evans of Anderson, Bobby Evans (wife, Susan) of Anderson, and Donny Evans of Anderson; one sister, Bonnie Ginden of Illinois; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Hazel Muncy; wife, Patricia A. Muncy; son, Mike Evans; grandchildren, Michelle Muncy, Robert Evans and Owen King; and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Luke St. Clair officiating. Military rites will be by the VFW 266 at the funeral home after the service. Cremation will take place.
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1930 - 2011 (81 years)
