Hallie W. Pelfrey, 81, of Brookston, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1930 in Haldeman, Kentucky to the late Frank W. and Harrietta M. (Johnson) Pelfrey. He attended Roosevelt High School in East Chicago. His marriage was to Irene V. Gregory on December 23, 1950. They made their home in Hobart, moving to Monticello in 1989 and then to Brookston in 1997. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2010. Mr. Pelfrey worked as an electrician for Local # 697 of Hammond, Indiana for 21 years before retiring on June 13, 1986. Prior to joining the Union, he worked as a Boilermaker and also as a machinist for Graver Tank. He was a member of the former Apostolic Light House Church in Chalmers, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His hobbies were golfing, hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed fishing in Minnesota and Michigan. Surviving are two daughters, Candice Wininger (husband: David) of Lafayette and Patricia Caplinger (husband: Robert) of Brookston. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Landon, Jennifer and Bethany, three great-grandchildren, Hailey, Anthony "AJ" and Nathaniel, and four siblings, Eulene Morris (Maxie) of Hawesville, KY, Geraldine Duncan (husband: Glenn) of Hammond, IN, Patricia Calvin (husband: Edward) of Hobart, IN and Vaneida Suggs of Hartselle, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 also at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Brookston IOOF Cemetery.