John L. McAndrews, Jr.

July 1, 1925 ~ April 11, 2021
John L. McAndrews, Jr., 95, of Whiteland, Indiana passed away April 11, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis to the late John and Edna McAndrews on July 1, 1925. On January 24, 1953 he wed Grace E. (Havens) McAndrews; Grace preceded John in death on February 8, 2005 after 52 years of marriage.
John was a graduate of Cathedral High School and attended Indiana University. He was a proud US Navy Veteran and was a member of the Greenwood American Legion. John was a longtime member of Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and has had season tickets since they moved to Indianapolis. John will always be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.
John is survived by his sons James (Sandy) McAndrews, and Michael (Susanna) McAndrews; daughters Theresa Creekmore, Patricia Humphries, Carol (Herb) Harr, and Linda (Regan) Martin; brother Thomas McAndrews; daughter-in-law Rosel McAndrews; 12 Grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son John McAndrews; brother Bob McAndrews; sister Wanda Plahitko; and grandchildren William Martin and Allie Hayes.
Visitation will be held Friday April 16th from 10:00AM-12:30PM at O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN. 46227 with prayers beginning at 12:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic at 1:00 PM on Friday. Entombment will follow the Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis. O’Riley Funeral Home is serving the family. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or sign the online guest registry.
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Love you Grandpa !!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Our deepest condolences, thoughts & prayers are with you.
What a blessed life lived! Love and peace to all.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathies are with the entire family. He was a wonderful man and we have fond memories of him. Prayers for comfort are with all of you .
What a happy honor to know such a friendly and kind brother knight. So sad to hear of his passing. On behalf of Our Lady of the Greenwood and our Knights of Columbus council there, I miss seeing him at the 5:30 Mass on Saturdays. Tom Urrutia