Brian Speck

Brian Speck, 68, lifelong Morgan County resident, was granted eternal peace on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with several health issues. He was born in Martinsville, IN, on June 11, 1956, to the late Claude and Dorothy “Dottie” (Day) Speck. The second son and Irish twin to his older brother, Bruce, Dottie dressed the pair in matching clothes in their childhood and people really believed they were twins. Brian, the beautiful blue-eyed red-haired little boy was a life member of the Boy Scouts, and mischievous from the get-go. When the certain light in his eye sparkled and he got the smile on his face, you could rest assure he was about to start some shenanigans. In high school he was a talented baseball player and wrestler. After proudly graduating from Monrovia High School with the class of 1974 he met his future wife, Lola, while working at Plastic Equipment in Clayton. The two hit it off from the start, although Brian claimed he liked her as much he liked the family dog Thor, everyone knew he was more than just “in like”. Brian and Lola were united in marriage on August 7, 1981 and spent the next 43 years together, tackling the world side by side, bringing into the world their two children, Sarah and Noah. A hard worker, Brian gained employment with United Technologies, devoting 35 years of service to the company until health issues forced him to retire in 2014. The happy family of four spent their free time camping and fishing and Brian and Lola spent summers coaching Sarah’s softball team in Mooresville. Family was everything to him, especially his kids and later his grandchildren. He was known to get on their level, playing Barbie’s on the floor or letting them roll their Hot Wheels over fat belly mountain (if you know, you know). A music lover, Brian thoroughly enjoyed rock and roll and the blues. He attended many a concert and was a regular at Oz Fest. A huge sports fan, he cheered on all the state teams, from IU to the Pacers, but definitely not Purdue. He liked solving crossword puzzles, and especially loved attending the grandkid’s sporting events, cheering them on from the stands. Caring, loving, and one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet (the trait that drew Lola in), Brian was truly one of a kind. His never-ending witty personality served him well in life, and if there was fun to be had, buckle up buttercup because he was taking you along with him. Brian Speck was a genuinely deeply loved son, husband, father, papaw, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. He will be forever missed and remembered for the legacy of light, love, and humor that will remain in the hearts of all who were lucky to know him. Brian leaves behind his wife, Lola Speck of Mooresville; children, Sarah Speck (Denny) of Plainfield, and Noah Speck (Mariah) of Mooresville; siblings, Bruce Speck (Terri) of Monrovia, Claudia McGowan of Monrovia, Brad Speck (Gina) of Foley, AL, Carla Cadwell (Dave) of Marco Island, FL, and Brent Speck of Monrovia; grandchildren, Mak (Nic), Brian, Maddie, Xzandria, Sophie, Jazzy, Brianna and Nevaeh; great granddaughter, Savannah; aunt, Darlene (Day) Hadley of Camby; along with too many nieces and nephews to count. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m., and burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. In lieu of flowers, Brian’s family encourages donations to be made to KC’s Cause, Inc., 5648 W. Olive Branch Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in his memory, please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com

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Brian Speck

June 11, 1956 - January 16, 2025