Randall "Randy" Joe Russell

Randall “Randy” Joe Russell, 62 of Shirley, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
He was born August 7, 1954 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Gilbert Russell and Phyllis (Stinson) Russell.

Randy was a 1972 graduate of Shenandoah High School. He owned and operated Randy’s Sandblasting for 42 years and also owned Contact Fabricators of Indiana since the 1980’s. Randy was a Member of the Middletown Church of the Nazarene. He loved working hard and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jama (Lockridge) Russell, son; Ryan Joe Russell of Shirley, daughter; Rachel (Bryan) Batthauer of Shirley, two grandchildren; Brooks and Brielle Batthauer; siblings; Greg Russell of Upland, Christi Keesling of Anderson, and Jeff Russell of New Castle; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Phil Rogers and Pastor Danny Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Middletown Church of Nazarene, 698 North 5th Street, Middletown, Indiana 47356. Condolences and memories of Randy may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com