Russell M. Gamsby Jr

Russell M. Gamsby Jr., 75, Silver Lake, IN died at 12:22 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015 in his residence. He was born in Queens, NY May 31, 1939 to Russell M. Gamsby Sr. & Edna Mae (Harney). On June 26, 1970 he married Marilyn S. (Quinn) West. He retired from Invensys Controls, North Manchester, IN in 2003 after 40 years. Russell was an avid gardener and fisherman. He also enjoyed camping at Jellystone Park, Pierceton, IN where he loved pitching horse shoes. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1518, North Manchester, IN for 48 years. He attended Olive Branch Church of God, Roann, IN. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Gamsby, Silver Lake, IN; five sons, Russell M. Gamsby III, Morehead, KY, Richard A. Gamsby, Morehead, KY, Ronnie L. Gamsby, Stanton, CA, Terry R. (Sharon) West Jr., Warsaw, IN and Richard West, North Manchester, IN; one daughter, Mary Anne (Doug) Jenkins, North Manchester, IN; one brother, Robert (Sally) Gamsby, Wabash, IN; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. One brother and three sisters are deceased. Family & friends may call Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 2:00-5:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Services will be Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 12:00 noon with calling one hour prior at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Russell M. Gamsby, memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005. To send a private condolence to the Gamsby family, use the condolence link on the homepage.