Allen Milton Morin

Anderson...Allen Milton Morin, 75, resident of Anderson, passed away January 22, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness.He was born in Cross Plains, Indiana, October 12, 1933, the son of Ray and Lily Kelly Morin. He was the youngest of nine children.He retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 1990, after 37 1/2 years in production.He was a member of the Lapel Lions Club and the Middletown Church of the Nazarene.He loved music, country and southern gospel, and collected and refurbished tractors.He repaired bicycles, built model cars, loved woodworking and enjoyed birdwatching.He was preceded in death by his parents and 7 brothers and sisters as well as a daughter: Julie Renee in 1977.Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Sabrina (Adams) Morin, children: Richard (Pat) Morin of Middletown, Jada (Steve) Conner of Fort Wayne, Rhonda (Michael) Lawson of Middletown, Jeff (Sue) Morin of Secor, IL, Joy (Michael) Norton of Pendleton, and Jennifer (Terry) Young of Noblesville, Grandchildren: Tony (Jessica) Morin, Brent Morin, Nathan (Shanna) Conner, Christen (Tony) Bordenkircher, Morgan Lawson, Adam Lawson, Taylor Lawson, Sarah Morin, Katie Morin, Jacob Morin, Andrew Norton, Karli Norton, Alex Moore, and Luke Moore, great grandchildren: Sierra Morin, Blake Morin, Brock Morin and soon to be Baby J.Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at the Middletown Church of the Nazarene with Dr. Philip C. Rogers officiating.Burial will follow in Grove Lawn Cemetery in Pendleton.Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 4-8 PM.Memorials may be made to Compassionate Ministries of the Church of the Nazarene.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.comArrangements have been entrusted to Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, Middletown Chapel.