John E. Vealey, 81, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation, Warsaw.

He was born April 11, 9131, in Winifrede, W.V., to Wilfred and Nellie Vealey. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He was a maintenance working for Dalton Foundry and retired after 30 years.

He is survived by three daughters: Sandra Grindle, Silver Lake, In.; Brenda Bowers, Warsaw; Patricia Craig, Wabash, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two daughters: Lorie Habbegger and Connie Kern; and twin siblings.

Graveside services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Ind.

Titus Funeral Home is caring for the family.