Gran Mefford

Robert Granville "Gran" Mefford, age 66, of the Perry Park community, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, September 17, 2021.

He was born November 18, 1954, in Madison, IN, to the late Charles S. and Emma Lou Nevil Mefford. Gran attended both Campbellsville University and Georgetown College before receiving his Masters of Guidance and Counseling from the University of Louisville. He began his more than 30-year career during the 1976-1977 school year at Carroll County Middle School, where he taught and coached middle and high school basketball, baseball, and football.  He later transferred to Owen County High School for the 1987-1988 school year where he served as the guidance counselor, girls golf coach, and boys basketball coach for 14 years.  After retirement he served at the Perry Park Golf Resort for fifteen years, becoming the Director of Golf. Most recently, he took up coaching again for the Owen County High School Boys Golf team, of which his grandson was a member.  Gran was a coach and friend to many and loved listening to 70's music.

He is survived by his wife, June Shouse Mefford; his sons, Bradley (Dr. Melissa) Mefford and Byron (Becky) Mefford; his grandchildren, Ira June, Rudy Rae, Malachi Caleb, Judah Byron, and Ezekiel Robert; his twin brother, Randy Mefford; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

McDonald &. New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Seminary Street location on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 2 - 5 pm.  Funeral services will follow at 5 pm. We respectfully request masks be worn for all services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Owen County Boys Golf Team or Owen County Boys Basketball Team.

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