Frank Joseph “Joe” Marass, Jr., 73, of Fairland, passed away, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born October 17, 1949, in Indianapolis, the son of Frank J. Marass, Sr. and Blanche M. Daugherty. On September 8, 2007, he married Lisa Diane Dixon, and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2019.
Joe is survived by his son, William Thomas Eugene Marass and wife, Amanda, of Shelbyville; step-daughter, Kelly Galloway of Arcadia; brother, James Quinn and wife, Giddy, of Indianapolis; sisters, Terry Underwood of Florida, and Nona Hurst of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Caleb Galloway, Matthew Barker and Jennifer Galloway; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lora and LeRoy Anderson of Fairland; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to Lisa, Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father, Ralph Daugherty.
Joe graduated from High School in 1967.
He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp.
Joe enjoyed fishing and spending time with family.
Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Fairland Cemetery in Fairland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Joe’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
