Edward McCloskey, 63, of Loogootee, passed away at 3:28 a.m. at IU Health – Bloomington.
He was born November 25, 1957 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Norman and Marthena (Grinstead) McCloskey.
Ed was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. He enjoyed go-cart racing with his son, Lawson and operating radio control vehicles. Ed loved his five fur babies and watching birds. Ed had high hopes that one day he would be a recipient of a new kidney, but instead, he gave the gift of vision to someone else by donating his corneas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Marthena McCloskey; sister, Lee Ann McCloskey; grandparents, Virgil and Kathryn Grinstead and Raymond and Vivian McCloskey; brother-in-law, David Butts.
Ed is survived by his significant other, Vicki Mullen of Loogootee; children, Andrew McCloskey of Hicksville, Ohio, Rae Ann Rather of Vincennes, Lawson McCloskey of Loogootee and Krystal Mullen of Vincennes; sisters, Lona Butts and JoEllen (Aaron) Gustin of Garrett; brother, Brent (Kelley) McCloskey of Loogootee; 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery in Arlington, Indiana.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home.
Social distancing and masks are required by all in attendance. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is honored to serve the family of Edward McCloskey.
