CHAD A. (WHISLER) MCMAKEN, 47, of Williams, IN passed away at 8:29 P.M. Friday April 11, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 7, 1977 in Auburn, IN to Wayne Whisler and Teresa Renee McMaken.
Chad married Mary J. Denny on December 8, 1999.
Survivors include his wife, Mary J. McMaken of Williams, IN; sons, Jordan McMaken of Williams, IN, Kameron McMaken of Williams, IN, and Colton Cullison of IL; brother, Cory Whisler of Auburn, IN; surrogate dad, Jeff Knight; niece, Emily Goodman; and nephews, Tommy Whisler and Trace Goodman.
He was preceded in death by his mom; biological dad, Dan Tackles; step-dad, Wayne Whisler; paternal grandparents; maternal grandparents, Joan and Roger Inlow, and Howard and Carol McMaken.
Chad graduated from DeKalb High School in Auburn, IN. He was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Chad worked for S.R.S. Distributors in Bloomington as a boom truck driver for 10 years. He liked to work with his hands and build things. He enjoyed camping and liked tinkering around doing mechanic work on cars and trucks.
Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana. In keeping with Chad’s wishes, cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held at a later date.
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