BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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2901 Guilford Street

Huntington, Indiana

Ishmel Thornsbury Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 2, 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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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