Jesse Avalos, 70, Leesburg, passed away Dec. 30, 2017, at Visiting Nurse Hospice, Fort Wayne.
He was born Dec. 18, 1947, in Decatur, to Guadalupe and Pilar Vasques Avalos.
He worked in the marine industry for many years, retiring from Smoker Craft.
He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Felipe Flores, Warsaw; grandchildren: Heather (Marcus) Davis, Amy Ousley, Ronald (Bud) Ousley, Veronica (Ambrotin) Arnold, Jeremy Flores, Jennifer Moran, J.R Patino and Nikki Stone; and a brother, Pete Avalos, Milford.
He was preceded by his wife, Joyce Avalos; two children; a grandson; five sisters; and four brothers.
Services will be at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 5, at the Word of Truth Church, Milford.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service.
Private burial will take place at Milford Cemetery.
