Harry M. Sifers, 94, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2016. He was born on November 2, 1921, in Pekin, Indiana, to the late Dennis and Ethel (Hedrick) Sifers. Harry worked as a sawmill operator for many years, was a member of the American Legion Post 28, and was past commander of the VFW Post 1693 in New Albany, Indiana. He was a WWII U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and served in the 65th Air Service Group in Saipan and Iwo Jima.
Along with his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mabel I. Sifers; a brother; and two sisters. He is survived by his son, Ronald Sifers (Kim); daughters, Lucy Fentress (Darrell) and Kay Shelton; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 4, 2016, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, Indiana 47150) from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Newcomer Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana.