Bobby Joe “BJ” Centers, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
He was born October 28, 1936 in Milan, Indiana, son of the late Linden Centers and Carrie (Shockey) Centers.
He served his country as a member of the United States Army.
He retired as a Chief Operator for Monsanto, after many years of service. He was a past member of Lawrenceburg American Legion. BJ was a “Fixit Man”. He had the ability to fix anything. His family was most important to him. He especially enjoyed his grandkids.
BJ is survived by his loving spouse of 63 years Marilyn Centers (Miller); Daughter, Kim (Tom) Schrad of Winchester, OH; Son, Tim (Lesa) Centers of Greendale, IN; Grandchildren, Natalie Centers and Joe Centers of Silverton, OH; Brother, Don (Carolyn) Centers of Aurora, IN; Brothers-In-Law Darry (Linda) Miller of Nevada, MO, Richard (Sandra) Bockhorst of Vista, CA, and Michael Bockhorst of Delhi, OH; and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Linden Centers; Mother, Carrie Centers; Step-Father, William Kirby, and several siblings.
Private services will be held at the family’s convenience.
Interment will follow in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery (Bellaire), Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Contributions may be made to the Hoxworth Blood Center or St John’s Lutheran Church (Bellaire), Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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