Obituary
Guest Book
1941
2017
Ishmel "Ish" Thornsbury 75 of Huntington passed away at 1:45 am on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Fort Wayne. Ish was a 1960 graduate of Wheelwright High School in Kentucky. He retired from DANA Corporation after over 30 years of service. In retirement, he worked for Economy Auto Parts. His passions in life were golf, and his family, especially his wife and his grandson John Michael. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing softball.
Ish was born on October 26, 1941 in Melvin, Kentucky, the son of Boyd and Stella (Newsome) Thornsbury.
He was united in marriage to Leavelle "Lea" Newsome on June 4, 1965 in Huntington. His wife survives.
Additional survivors include a son: Michael (Jackie) Thornsbury of Warsaw; a daughter: Tina (Jeremy) Alexander of Fort Wayne; two brothers: Denny Thornsbury of Warren; Gordon Thornsbury of Kentucky; three sisters: Rosalee Isaac of Kentucky; Barbara Bailey of Fort Wayne; Sandra Maloney of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren: John Michael Polcsak of Fort Wayne; Keegan Beam of Warsaw; Kira Beam of Warsaw; a great grandson: Linkin Gonzalez of Warsaw and numerous family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Betty Darty and two brothers: Bennie Thornsbury and Carlos Thornsbury.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Pastor Stuart Mutzfeld.
Interment will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington.
Memorial donations can be made out to Tina Alexander, for Ish's grandson John Michael who has Down Syndrome for his future life and job skill training in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Myers Funeral Home.
February 9, 2017
Terry Scher
To the family of IshmelThornsberry my thoughts and prayers are with you. I always enjoyed Ishmel coming through my check-out at Walmart.
February 7, 2017
We are sorry for your loss. He was a good man all in all ways that matter. I hope you can find peace in your time of mourning and the strength to move on.
Dan & Betty Bingham
February 6, 2017
a loved one
February 5, 2017
Gwen Lafferty
I went to school with Ish for twelve years. He was the best buddy to have and always had my back. So sorry for your lose and prayers for the family. Glad he got to come to Tn and bring his family and go to Opryland. Happy memories.
February 4, 2017
Betty Vilak Miller
Sorry for your loss sending prayers for the family. He was in my class and was a very sweet and caring person. May God be with his family
February 4, 2017
Friend
Jill Lehman
Heartfelt tears and love your way as you mourn and celebrate a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather.
February 4, 2017
Matt Maloney
February 4, 2017
Stan Logan
Our condolences to Lee and Family.
Ish was a lifelong friend and a great golf partner! He will be greatly missed.
February 3, 2017
Virginia Sosa
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May your faith carry you through this.
February 4, 2017
Bud and rita Cross
So sorry for your loss the family is in our thoughts and prayers may god comfort the family
February 3, 2017
Dreama Newsome
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 3, 2017
You were already in the work force when I was growing up so we didn't get to visit much. Blood should be close even though we go our separate ways as time moves on. We know we will get to visit at the Lord's table on "That Day". See ya then cuz. Jeff Newsome, Columbia, TN.
February 3, 2017
Mike Stetzel
I am very sorry to hear this Mikey. Glad your father is at peace in his eternal resting place.
February 3, 2017
Larry Hensley
So sorry for your lose. Praying that God will help this family through this.
February 2, 2017
Cheryl (Dalrymple) Warner
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Showing 1 - 15 of 15 results
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more