Rodney D. Azbell

Rodney D. Azbell, 48, North Manchester, IN died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011 in his residence. He was born at Wabash, Indiana on August 11, 1962 to Merrill & Grace (Manns) Azbell. They survive at North Manchester. In 1985 he married Lisa Sandberg. They divorced. Surviving along with his parents are a son, Brigham D. Azbell, Wabash, IN; a daughter, Danielle (Derek) Shenefield, Wabash, IN. One brother, Steven A. Azbell, Laketon, IN and a sister, Teresa A. Miller, Ft. Wayne, IN. A grandchild also survives. Rod was a 1981 graduate of Northfield High School. During and after high school, he was employed at Brodbeck Seeds, Wabash, IN. He then owned and operated Newlook Lawn Care, Wabash, IN for seven years. From 2004-2008 he was employed in the maintenence department at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. He enjoyed woodworking and metal working. He was a member of First Brethren Church, North Manchester. Services will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore Street, North Manchester, IN. Friends and family may call two hours prior to the services at the church. Pastor Kurt Stout will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Rodney Azbell, memorial contributions may be made to First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. To send a private condolence to the Azbell family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.