Patrick Vandegriff

Patrick M. Vandegriff, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 9th, with his sister Marci at his side, after a long battle with cancer. We are so thankful for all the love, care and support given to Pat over the years from family and friends. There will be a family “Celebration of Life” in Brown County and a “Friends’ Gathering” in New Castle (TBD). Pat was born to Charlotte and Budd J. Vandegriff on August 31, 1950 in Muncie, Indiana, the firstborn of eleven children. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he served as an altar boy. He was also involved in Scouting and played little league baseball where he was nicknamed “leftie” for his awesome left-handed pitching. Pat earned a bachelor’s in Sociology from Ball State University in 1983 and held various jobs until he retired. He was a huge fan of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and rock ‘n roll in general. As an avid fan of Bobby Knight, the IU basketball team, and the Green Bay Packers, he rarely missed an opportunity to cheer them on. Pat enjoyed writing and had a witty work published in a Christian magazine entitled, “The Ten Commandments of Choir Singing”. One of the family’s fondest memories is that Pat would make friends everywhere he went and continued those friendships for years. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte (2012) and Budd Vandegriff (2022); his grandparents, Viola and Budd Vandegriff and Frances and Charles Grover, two siblings, Brian Vandegriff (1983) and Judy Vandegriff (2000); nephews, Justin Vandegriff (1987) and Derek Vandegriff (2001) and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pat is survived by his brothers and sisters: Chris Vandegriff, Jo Anne Vandegriff, Thomas Vandegriff (Maria), Paul Vandegriff, Nicholas Vandegriff, James Vandegriff, Mary Hensley and Marci Burk. Also nieces and nephews: Melody Butler, Bradley Erskine, Brittany Clark (Kris); Holly Bessinger (Chris), Michael Vandegriff, Paul J. Vandegriff, Cory Vandegriff; Brandi Vandegriff (Brent), Spencer Vandegriff; Amanda Vandegriff (Brian), Janessa Vandegriff, Connor Brooks (Jamie); Samantha Beard (Emmanuel), Sarah Hensley, Brian Hensley (Claire). And great nieces and nephews: Milo-Hill Vandegriff, Jamar Stager-Guice, Jewel Erskine, Anthony Clark; Logan, Wade, Brady; Kenney Neustal, Jaxton Buck, Eliah Beard, Evalyn Beard, and great-great niece Aria Leyde. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Patrick Vandegriff.

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Patrick Vandegriff

August 31, 1950 - September 9, 2024