Brian W. Gabbard, 42, of Ligonier, passed away on June 28, 201,4 at home. He was born Oct. 7, 1971 in Goshen, to Sidney and Pam (Kring) Gabbard. He was engaged to Trina Wicker.

He attended Wawasee High School. He was employed at Silgan Plastics in Ligonier.  He enjoyed ATVs, fishing, music and basketball.

He is survived by his fiancée, Trina, of Ligonier; four Sons: Anthony and Andrew Gabbard of Ligonier, Alexander and Zachary Gabbard, of New Paris; a step-son, Issac Wicker of Ligonier.  A granddaughter, Addison, also survives. Brian’s father, Sidney Gabbard, of Cromwell, is surviving.  Also surviving are his fiancées parents, Vivian & Talton Wicker.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pam Gabbard.

A time of visitation with the family will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday July 1, 2014, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. A funeral service in his honor will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be given to Riley Children’s Foundation, 300 South Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.