Gavin Alexander VanPelt Obituary

We announce the death of Gavin Alexander VanPelt of Columbus, Indiana, who passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 27. Gavin will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gavin Alexander VanPelt to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his brother-in-law Luke Nelson. He is survived by: his parents, Brad VanPelt and Sarah Funkhauser VanPelt; his sister Meagan Hazel Nelson of Longmont, Colorado; his grandparents, Steve, Diane Funkhauser of Columbus, Oran, Bernadette VanPelt of Madison, Irene and Dennis Reedy of Bradenton, Florida; and his uncles, Nate VanPelt of Westfield and Brad Funkhauser of Bradenton, Florida..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gavin to Love Chapel, The Scatter Joy Project or Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest.