George D. Garling, 71, a lifelong resident of Monon, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012. He was born November 12, 1940 in Monon to the late Wilbur G. and M. Irene (Grandstaff) Garling and was a 1958 graduate of Monon High School. Mr. Garling served as a heavy equipment operator in the United States Marines from August of 1958 until his honorable discharge in August of 1961. His marriage was to Marjorie "Jake" Allen on June 7, 1964 in Monon at First Baptist Church. She survives. Mr. Garling was a self-employed truck driver and later drove a truck and was maintenance manager of Monon Trailer. He lastly worked for Dye Lumber for several years until fully retiring in 2010. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion and a former member and officer of the Monon Eagles Lodge. Mr. Garling was also a longtime little league coach in Monon. Surviving with his wife are two sons, Clint Garling (wife: Tara) and Jacob Garling (wife: Jennifer) both of Monon; two brothers, Marion Garling (wife: Karen) of Florida and Lloyd Garling (wife: Janice) of Reynolds and a sister, Nancy Lowell (husband: Art) of Colorado. George was a dedicated family man who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Emilia, Kylia, Olivia, Brynna, Kiptin and Jacob. Preceding him in death are his brothers, Bill, Dick and Pete Garling and a sister, Patty Beiswanger. Also surviving are his sister-in-laws, Elaine Dickerson, Mary Helen Garling and Jean Garling and a brother-in-law, Harold Beiswanger. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012; Pastor Alvin Smith to officiate. Interment to follow in Bedford Cemetery, Monon. Memorials may be made to the George Garling Memorial Fund to be used for a later good in his name.