Louis Elbert Binkley Jr.

Louis E. Binkley, Jr. "Pete" - Born on December 25, 1943 in Goshen, Ohio to Lewis And Mary Binkley (nee Weir). Beloved husband of Patsy Binkley (nee Durham); Loving father of Bonnie (Denny) Daulton, Becky (John) Devore, Ken (Karen) Allen, Lorie (Steve) Morris, Lisa Wilcher (Greg Boyles). Dear brother to Mary Donna Elam and James "Marty" Binkley. Loving Papaw to Noah and Nathan Billingsley, Hanna and Allison Richards, Andy (Kendal) Morris, Craig (Sarah) Morris, Jessica Wilcher (Dylan Freeze) and Jenna Wilcher (Kyle Forwith). He adored his extended family of grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and those who knew and loved him.

"Pistol" Pete graduated from Goshen High School in 1961 and was very proud to be a Goshen Warrior. After retiring from Ford Motor Company, he enjoyed umpiring softball, working in his yard and wood shop, watching sports, and spending time with his grandkids. Being a true Christmas baby, his greatest joy was spreading the spirit and love of Christmas throughout the community dressed as Santa. He will forever be remembered for his Christian faith, kind heart and gentle spirit.

Pete loved his Goshen Warriors and the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. In honor of his love for his teams, please feel free to wear a favorite team shirt to his visitation. He would love that. Visitation will be at Evans Funeral Home 1944 State Route 28 Goshen, OH 45122, Thursday May 20 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be at the funeral home Friday May 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM. David Jefferson will be officiating. Burial to follow at Goshen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pete Binkley Santa Claus Memorial Fund at LCNB bank in Goshen or by clicking here.