Anthony Wayne Gabbard, 25, of Cromwell passed away at 3:22 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Claypool.

On March 21, 1990, he was born in Goshen to Brian Gabbard and Connie Powell. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County and he graduated from Wawasee High School, Class of 2009. He was employed by Omco, Pierceton, as a forklift driver.

Anthony is survived by his mother and her fiancée: Connie (Paul Mullins) Powell, North Manchester; three brothers: Andrew; Alex; and Zach Gabbard; aunt: Sandra Anders, Warsaw; maternal grandmother: Shirley Hackworth, Milford; paternal grandfather: Sidney Gabbard, Cromwell; and two cousins: Christie Borzenitiow; and Tyler Beldon. He was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandfather: Earl Hackworth; and paternal grandmother: Pamela Gabbard.

There are no services or visitation planned. Burial will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw was entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Anthony’s memory to The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, Pierceton.

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