Born July 29, 1962 in Indianapolis, Lonnie was the son of James
C. Clary and Barbara Barnett Clary.

He worked for Cosco Kiddie for 25 years and graduated from Mid
America College of Funeral Service and worked at funeral homes
in Nashville and Orleans, Indiana.

He was recognized for his volunteer activities for Easter Seals,
where he helped deliver wheelchairs.

He was a car enthusiast who loved to restore and admire
mustangs and was a member of the Camero Pace Car Association.

He was also known for his generosity and friendship and for
playing practical jokes.

He loved to participate in outdoor activities, such as
kayaking and spelunking. During high school, Lonnie ran cross
country.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Norman
Funeral Home in Hope followed by a funeral service at 7,
officiated by Pastor Andy Kilps.

A graveside service will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at West
Newton Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society through the funeral home.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Clary; his brother,
Larry (Kassie) Clary; sisters, Karla (Dale) Whitley and
Deniece Storms; stepsisters, Marjie Harberg and Leslie
Rosenberg; twelve nephews and nieces and seven
grand nephews and grand nieces.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his father, James.