Russell B. Isenbarger Obituary (1943 - 2008)

Visitation: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Randolph Southern High School Gymnasium 2 Rebel Dr. Lynn, IN 47355Visitation: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Randolph Southern High School Gymnasium 2 Rebel Dr. Lynn, IN 47355Service: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:00 PM Randolph Southern High School Gymmasium 2 Rebel Dr. Lynn, IN 47355 Russell B Isenbarger, 64, of Lynn, IN passed away suddenly Friday, January 25, 2008 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1943, in Randolph Co., the son of Lawrence G. and Blanche (Moore) Isenbarger. He was a graduate of Lynn High School. Russ was employed at Winner's stockyards for 30 years as a live stock trader. He had also made specialty caskets for 17 years with many area casket manufacturers. Russ loved his community and was very involved including, current President of Randolph Southern Schools, having served on the board for six years; Little League coach and Jay and Randolph Little League Commissioner; Randolph Southern Advisory Board; and member of Spartanburg United Methodist Church. He loved the youth of the community and was a supporter of 4-H in Randolph and surrounding counties. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 45 years, Linda Isenbarger; a son, Jake Isenbarger (wife, Tracey) of Greensfork, IN; three daughters, Candy Stevenson (husband, Mark) of Lynn, Amanda Bis (husband, Mike) of St. John, IN, and Brandi "Buck" Isenbarger (fiance, Derek Ozbun) of Muncie; two brothers, Robert Hayes (wife, Zora) of Asheville, NC and Harold Isenbarger (wife, Debbie) of Lynn; a sister, Kaylene "Kay" Straley (husband, Mike) of Lynn; eight grandchildren, Bo and Scott of Lynn, Cory and Coby of Greensfork, Rustin, Emalie and Morgan of St. John, and Madison Ozbun of Muncie. A service to celebrate Russ's life will be 2 pm Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Randolph Southern High School Gymnasium in Lynn, IN, with Pastor Carl Green officiating. Burial will follow at Spartanburg Cemetery in Spartanburg, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 2-8 pm Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Randolph Southern High School Gymnasium. Memorial contributions may be made to the Russell B. Isenbarger Scholarship Fund c/o Randolph Southern School Corp. Envelopes will be provided. Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, IN is handling the arrangements.