Max E. Coble

Max E. Coble, 91, formerly of Wabash, Indiana departed this life surrounded by his loved ones at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Pleasant Township, Wabash County, Indiana on August 29, 1921 to John & Bertha (Metzger) Coble. He graduated from South Whitley High School in 1940 and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 15, Wabash, IN. On September 22, 1943 he married Mabel M. Hippensteel. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Dan R. (Marlene) Coble, Angola, IN; a daughter, Diane (Dennis) Airgood, Fort Wayne, IN. Five grandchildren, Danya Breeden, Nia Airgood, Tricia Airgood, Christopher Coble, Kyle (Arianne) Coble. Six great grandchildren, Russel Breeden, Drew Breeden, Airman Blaine Aponte, Mariana Aponte, Ella Coble and Ava Coble. One great grandson and two brothers are deceased. Max & Mabel moved to Wabash in 1943 where they raised their family. He was an avid woodworker and excellent finishing carpenter. He loved and cherished his family. Services will be held Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, January 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary. David Phillips will officiate the service. Burial and military rites will be at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, Indiana. For those who wish to honor the memory of Max E. Coble, the family request a simple act of kindness to others or contributions to the charity of your choice. To send a private condolence to the Coble family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.