Russell M. Gamsby Jr., 75, of Silver Lake, passed away at 12:22 p.m. April 19, 2015, at his residence. 

He was born on May 31, 1939, in Queens, N.Y., to Russell M. Gamsby Sr., deceased; and Edna Mae (Harney), deceased. He attended Olive Branch Church of God, Roann.

He retired from Invensys Controls, North Manchester, in 2003 after 40 years. Marilyn S. (Quinn) West on June 26, 1970. She survives.

He was an avid gardener and fisherman. He also enjoyed camping at Jellystone Park, Pierceton, where he also loved pitching horse shoes. He was a member of the Moose Lodge # 1518, North Manchester for 48 years.

He is survived by his sons: Russell M. Gamsby III, Morehead, Ky.; Richard A. Gamsby, Morehead; Ronnie L. Gamsby, Stanton, Calif.; Terry R. (Sharon) West Jr., Warsaw; Richard West, North Manchester; daughters: Mary Anne (Doug) Jenkins, North Manchester; brother: Robert (Sally) Gamsby, Wabash; three sisters; and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the funeral services on Thursday. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96^th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005.