It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of longtime CFA member, Mahlon Eash Jr.

Mahlon Eash Jr., 53, of Gambier, passed away Dec. 26, 2017. Mahlon was born on May 28, 1964, in LaGrange, Ind., to Emma and Mahlon Eash Sr. He married Erma Gingrich on March 14, 1987.

He was a member of Community Christian Fellowship Church. He was owner and CEO of Foundations Plus Poured Walls.

Mahlon leaves memories to be cherished with: children, Tyanna (Evan) Green of Gambier, Alex (Sammi) of Danville, and Chandler and Mahlon Spencer at home; grandchildren, Lake Daniel, Archer Douglas, and Baby Green on the way; siblings, Mervin (Esther) Eash of Utica, Duane (Nancy) Eash of Gambier, Lorene (Dan) Hochstetler of Utica, Laverne (Sara Kay) Eash of Gambier, Floyd (Linda) Eash of Utica, and Ernie (Janice) Eash of Mount Vernon.

Mahlon and beloved wife, Erma at wedding of their daughter, Tyanna (shown above).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mahlon and Emma Eash; brother, Dennis Eash; and sisters, Marietta Eash and Karen Miller.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Lasater Funeral Home.

To offer condolences or to share a memory with the Eash family, visit www.lasaterfuneralhomes.com.

Many of you attending the Concrete Foundation Conventions or the CFA Winter Social in recent years may recognize Mahlon and remember him as always smiling and full of an energetic joy. His spirit for this Association and industry will certainly be missed.