Loren S. Levi, 69, of Connersville, Ind., died Aug. 9, 2006, at his residence.

He was born Jan 4., 1937, in Connersville, to Ernest and Violet Young Levi. He married Faith E. Baucom, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Eli, Indianapolis, Ind.; three daughters, Marsha L. Levi Abercrombie, Violet A. (Marshall Jr.) Reed, and Lorane J., all of Connersville; two brothers, Leo (Eleanor) and Eldon (Shirley), all of Celina; 10 grandchildren and a stepgrandchild.

Deceased are a daughter, Jovetta Hope Harvey; three brothers, Farrell, Ernest and Norman; and four sisters, Naomi Block, Annabelle Young, Doris Davis and Elma Firestone.

He retired from Visteon, Connersville, after 37 years and also worked at a sawmill in Fayette County. As a teen, he worked at Jessop's Caramel Corn, a vendor stand at area fairs. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1065 and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1160, all of Connersville.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville, the Rev. John Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.

Calling is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences can be sent at www.showalterBlackwellLong.com.