Bro. Ronald "Ron" Lee Bruther Obituary (1942

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Bro. Ronald "Ron" Lee Bruther Bro. Ronald "Ron" Lee Bruther, age 76, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on November 20, 1942 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late George "Fritz" Lee and Nancy Lee Coons Bruther. He lived most of his life in Jefferson County, graduating in 1960 from Hanover High School. On August 20, 1961 he married the love of his life, Yvonne Gail Todd at the North Madison Christian Church. From this union of 57 years, they were blessed with three daughters, Dana, Stephanie, and Missy. He graduated in 1964 from Hanover College with a B.S. in Physical Education. He also went to Louisville Bible College and Lincoln Christian College. He taught physical education at the elementary school in Jeffersonville, Indiana for three years and also in Lincoln, Illinois for three years. He was the former owner of the Paint Depot in Madison and had owned and operated Ron Bruther Dry-wall from 1960-1994. Ron was a pastor at heart and exemplified the meaning. He had a true passion to show the love of God and to lead people to Christ. His ministering began at Liberty Christian Church near Madison and then serving as an interim pastor at several churches in Lincoln, Illinois and pastoring Eminence Christian Church there. He then served at Milton Christian Church for three years in Milton, Kentucky and then he and Yvonne would reside in Denver, Colorado where he would help charter and plant churches. He helped to charter the Southeast Christian Church in Denver, which is now one of the largest congregations serving Denver. He served as pastor at Lexington Christian Church in Lexington, Indiana for 21 years. He was a member and very involved in the North Madison Christian Church where he served as an elder, on the missions team, served home-bound communion and had led a community group for a number of years. His greatest accomplishment and joy were his children and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ron lived to serve his Lord and Savior, to help others with a smile, a hug, kindness and love. He enjoyed his travels, fishing, socializing, and sharing the love of God to anyone he met. Ron died on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 4:43 p.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana with his loving family at his side. Click Here for Tribute Video A LOVING FAMILY Ron will be missed by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Yvonne Gail Todd Bruther of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughters, Dana Lynch of Austin, Texas, Stephanie Hootman and her husband Rick of Indianapolis, Indiana, Missy Hornsby and her husband Brian of Hanover, Indiana; his son in law, Jay Lynch of Austin, Texas; his loving brother, Kenneth Bruther and his wife Pauline of Hanover, Indiana; his loving sisters, Karen Wilson and her husband Ray of Lexington, Indiana, Fritzi Jackson and her husband Denny of Milton, Kentucky; his loving grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, Rebekah, Hannah, Leah, Nathanael, Benjamin, Abi, Rachel, Bethany, Hali (Ethan), Zachary, Sydney (Garrett), and Alyssa; his adoring great grandchildren, Jayden, Emmitt, and Kailor; his brother in law, Wesley Mark Todd of Battle Creek, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, George "Fritz" Lee Bruther, died January 30, 1989, and his mother, Nancy Lee Coons Bruther, died March 20, 1990. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., by Bro. Robby King at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, 9306 North US 421 near Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the North Madison Christian Church - Missions or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan. Cards are available at the funeral homes. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com div style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments