Brian Adair

Brian K. Adair, age 63, of Pennville passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at IU Health Jay hospital.

He was born in Portland on Oct. 5, 1961, the son of Dale and Phyllis (Boner) Adair. He was married on July 6, 1992, to Cindy Green and she passed away on Feb. 11, 2023. 

Brian was owner and operator of Adair Processing in Pennville since 1999. He had also worked at Fort Recovery Industries and was maintenance manager for Oakwood Trailer Park and Persimmon Ridge Healthcare. He was a 1980 Jay County High School graduate, member of Pennville Lions Club and enjoyed golfing, camping, hunting, fishing and watching sports.

Surviving are his children Craig Imel (wife: Mindy) of Portland, Jamie Shaneyfelt (wife: Amy) of Portland, Kent Wicker (wife: Amy) of Celina, Ohio, and Erin Bollenbacher of Berne; brothers Matthew Adair (wife: Susan) of Portland and Alan Adair (wife: Mary) of Portland; and one sister, Mary Adair of Portland; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 20, at 11 a.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Borders presiding. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. 

Memorials can be made to Jay County Cancer Society or Midwest Pet Refuge.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.