Cletus F. Brinker
August 12, 1958 ~ September 3, 2020
Cletus F. Brinker, 62, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly at work on September 3, 2020. Cletus was born on August 12, 1958 in Indianapolis to the late Everett and Mary (Carney) Brinker.
Cletus graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1976. He was currently working as a correctional officer at the Marion County Jail, where he was employed for nearly 41 years. Cletus enjoyed making others smile, watching the Miami Dolphins play football, attending the Indianapolis 500 nearly every year, watching monster trucks, and above all spending time with his family. He was a hardworking man who you could always depend on with a kind and caring nature. Cletus will be remembered as a dedicated father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah L. (Ross) Brinker; his children, Angela M. Brinker and Cletus F. (Catrina) Brinker, Jr.; his stepsons, Kevin Arthur, Josh Ruiz, and Andrew Bennett; his sister, Bridget Jones; his grandchildren, Daniel Brinker, Lynsie Brinker, Braden Brinker, Lillian West, Ayden Arthur, and Annie Arthur; his great grandson, Alexavior Brinker; a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for the Brinker family.
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What a wonderful man. he was always looking out for others. the last time we talked we laughed. The last time I saw him he was taking boxes and putting them on a cart. as always helping someone else. I will miss him.
Mr. Brinker was willing to help anyone and had a contagious smile. His heart was big and he went out of his way to make others feel welcomed. Anyone who knew him was better for it. Rest easy Mr. Brinker. I know he will be running heavens sally port.
It is with fond memories, great sadness and love.
A kind and gentle spirit. He was a diligent in all the tasks that were assigned to him. He never complained. He had an infectious smile. I will miss you, brother, especially at 7:30 A.M. Rest in peace for victory is yours to claim! Rev. George Kelly Hedgeman, Co-worker at CoreCivic Marion County Jail II
A kind and gentle spirit. He was diligent in all the tasks that were assigned to him. He never complained. He had an infectious smile. I will miss you, brother, especially at 7:30 A.M. Rest in peace for victory is yours to claim! Rev. George Kelly Hedgeman, Co-worker at CoreCivic Marion County Jail II
With heartfelt condolences,
Brinker was one my most reliable compatriots in Intake at Jail II. Quiet, funny and dependable, Brinker was one of the good ones. Undoubtedly, he will be sorely missed by all.
We used to meet at checkpoint during shift-change. He would always smile & say: “Hi. How’s it going. We’d exchange facility news & traffic conditions for his trip back home. We will all truly miss him. I will be praying for him and the family!!!!
RIP I didn’t get to meet you but the man I love your grandson Daniel Brinker, and hope to marry him one day. He Loved you more than anyone and misses you so much. You were his everything! I wish I would have gotten to meet you! Have a blast where ever you are!