Carl Ray O'Rear age 58 of Griffith, passed away on Monday February 25, 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Ja T. Ma-O'Rear; mother, Florence O'Rear of Nauvoo, AL.; brothers: Jerry Albert (Sandy) O'Rear of Tucson, AZ., Donald Glenn(Becky) O'Rear of Ft. Meyers, FL.;sister, Susanne (William) Owens of Sikeston, MO.; nephews and nieces: Jacob O'Rear, Jennifer Avegno, Jakob Owens, and Jessie Owens.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rayburn.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday March 2, 2013 at 2:00pm at Suburban Bible Church with Pastor Lou Rodriguez officiating.

Friends may meet with the family on Saturday March 2 ^nd from 12 noon – until time of services at Suburban Bible Church located at 3010 41st Street in Highland .

Carl Graduated from Lake Central High School class of 1972, he graduated from Purdue University in 1985, majoring in Restaurant and Hotel management.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

For information, please call White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100.