Orville Bever, Jr., of Brookville, was born on December 16, 1934 in Connersville, Indiana, the son of Orville Sr. and Coral Gardiner Bever. He served his country in the United States Army, and later worked for and retired from D & M. Not being one to sit still, after retirement Orville worked for Gillman’s Do It Best. He was an outgoing guy who was a friend to many. On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Orville passed away at Fayette Regional Health System in Connersville.
Survivors include one niece, Vicki; a nephew, Kevin, and several close friends and neighbors. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Moffett, and 2 brothers, Virgil Bever and Ray Bever.
Visitation is Monday, October 17, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Chuck Grimes will officiate the services at 11 a.m. Military honors, provided by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 American Legion will take place at the funeral home. Orange Cemetery in Fayette County is Orville’s final resting place.
Memorial donations may be directed to Franklin County EMS. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger is honored to care for Orville Bever, Jr.