John Arlie Rench

Muncie....John Arlie Rench, 73, resident of Muncie, passed away Fridayat IU Ball Memorial Hospital.He was born in Muncie, December 24, 1941, the son of Earl and Wynona Rench.He was a graduate of Muncie Central High School where he held the High Hurdle Track record for many years. He worked for over 10 years at M & M Bus Company of Muncie. He was a US Navy Veteran.He is survived by his wife: Vivian (Fuller) of Muncie, children: Howard Widener of Muncie, Kim Gibson (Dewey) of Dunkirk, John Rench Jr. (Suzie) of Huntersville, NC, Dawn Rench of Muncie, Joe Rench (Paula) of Daleville several grandchildren and great grandchildren and brothers and sisters.He was preceded in death by his father, son-in-law: James Clement, grandchild: Todd Howell and sister; Lyona Laudermilt and a daughter: Patricia Howell.Graveside services will be held on Thursday at Gardens of Memory in Muncie at 1:30 pm.Friends may call on Thursday from noon until 1:00 at Ballard & Sons, 8212 South Walnut Street, Daleville, IN.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.comThe Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of John with family and friends.