Delton “Buck” Ashcraft

Former Moores Hill resident, Delton “Buck” Ashcraft passed away last Fall, September 22, 2023, in his home in Phoenix, AZ at the age of eighty-four with funeral services held in Phoenix. However, since he was born, raised, and lived most of his life in Moores Hill, Indiana, the family is hosting a Celebration of Life Service for family and friends in this area on Saturday, May 4, at the South Sparta Community Church 13975 W County Line Rd. Moores Hill, IN, The visitation will be from 1p – 2p and the service will begin at 2p. Rev. Tom Holt will preside.

Delton “Buck” served the community as Milan Cub Scout Cubmaster, Laughery Valley District Cub Scout Commissioner, Scout Master of the Moores Hill Boy Scout troop, and a Ripley Co 4-H Program Leader. He was a believer in Jesus Christ, well known as a hardworking man and always took time to help others. He left behind his wife, Beverly; two daughters, Tammy and Tawna, three boys, Robert, Troy, and Shane; sister, Caroline Manford; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Ashcraft. Preceded in death by his parents, Otho and Maude; four brothers, Kenneth, Elmer, Paul, and Leslie Ashcraft; and five sisters, Inez Hoffmeyer, Lois Cottingham, Kathryn Hollin, Patricia Bockhorst and Janet Hedrick.