David Alan Yergin

David Alan Yergin, 69, of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born December 25, 1951, in New Castle, Indiana, a son of John D. and Betty (Ostlund) Yergin.

David graduated from New Castle High School. He then worked at New Castle Engineering for many years but later worked and retired from Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo following more than 20 years of employment. After retirement, David enjoyed sitting on his front porch visiting with neighbors and family. He was a member of the former Broad Street Alliance and New Testament Church of Christ for many years. He was known for his silly sense of humor. David enjoyed gunsmithing, building cannons, listening to music, being around family, but mostly, spending time with his granddaughters.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Patricia “Patty” Yergin; children, Jonathan (Jenny) Yergin of New Castle and Michael (Rachel) Yergin of Indianapolis; his mother, Betty Yergin of New Castle; grandchildren, Charlotte, Betty “Bee”, Magnolia and Brier; brother, Jeffrey (Cathy) Yergin of Middletown; brothers-in-law, Ed (Betsy) Davis of Hagerstown, Rusty (Marta) Davis and Jim (Mindy) Davis, both of New Castle; and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Charles & Barbara Davis.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Paul Gearhardt & Bryan Solomon officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Henry County 4-H, 1201 Race Street, Suite 303, New Castle, IN 47362. You may express condolences or share a memory of David at www.hinsey-brown.com .