Charles Phifer
April 7, 1935 - January 26, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS – Charles N. Phifer, age 85, of Beech Grove, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on April 7, 1935. He graduated from Fairborn High School in 1955 in Fairborn, OH. He served in the U.S. Navy and Army. Charles married Karen Suzanne (Haines) on January 17, 1961 at Mt Comfort Church in Hancock County. He worked for Jarrett Engineering in Indianapolis as a draftsman for many years. Charles was a member of the American Legion. He loved flying small aircrafts, sports, and reading history and World War II books. Charles is survived by his son, Timothy Phifer of Indianapolis; daughters, Beth Chavez of Beech Grove, Rebecca Graves of Bloomington, and Lea Shinaver of Carmel; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Newton Phifer; mother, Elizabeth (Jarret) Lowe; wife, Karen Phifer; brother, Gordan Phifer; and an infant brother, James Eldon Phifer. A private family graveside service will take place at Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.
INDIANAPOLIS – Charles N. Phifer, age 85, of Beech Grove, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on April 7, 1935. He graduated from Fairborn High School in 1955 in Fairborn, OH. He served in... View Obituary & Service Information