Ronald Leon Shell passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born at home on Rural #5, Madison County, Anderson on September 18, 1940. He was a graduate of Parker High School, Parker, IN. He was drafted into the army and was deployed to Korea in 1964. He retired from Detroit Diesel Allison Div. General Motors in Speedway, Indiana. He was a member of Smith Valley Baptist Church and was a former Deacon.
He served as a Boy Scout Troup asst. leader for Scout Troop 245 during the years Kevin was a boy scout. He loved to watch both college and pro football.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia M. (Ritchie) Shell; son, Kevin Leon Shell (Debra); and daughter, Laura Anne Shell-Townsend (Robert); grandchildren, Chris McKinney Sr.(Amanda) and Holly Freund; and great grandchild, Chris McKinney Jr. Also surviving is his sister, Leila (Shell) Steveson; his uncles, Darrell (Betty) Hensley, Ronnie (Donna) Shell, and Eddie (Marjorie) Shell as well as many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by infant son, David; parents, Donald H and Maxine (Hensley) Shell; grandparents, Chester & Mattie (Hodson) Hensley and George & Mary (Fish) Shell; uncles Ward Shell, Woodie (Kay) Shell; aunts, Ilene Jackson , Georgia Walters, Wilda Daniels; brother, Jim Shell, aunts, Clarise Kellems and Kathleen Lawrence. Also, grandson, Steven McKinney. 
He enjoyed 13 winters at The Palms Estates Retirement Community in Lorida, FL. His favorite activity was square and line dancing on Monday mornings.
Celebration of life memorial service Saturday, September 1, 2018. Visiting with family 9:30 – 10:30 am with service at 10:30 am. Union Grove Church of the Brethren. 1501 W County Road 900 N, Muncie, IN 47303.
Memorial donations may be sent to The Palms Estates Fellowship c/o The Palms Estates Retirement Community, PO Box 364, Lorida, FL 33857. This is the retirement community owned by The Church of the Brethren where he spent the past 13 winters. www.palmsestates.org
Lindsey says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Ronald. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.
Jo &Larry white says
Patty, Larry and I are so sorry about Leon passing. You had a good marriage for many many years
All our love. And thank you for letting us know
Stacy Dietz says
I am so sorry for the Shell family. Ron (and Laura) were a big help to me on the farm. I will always remember his love for the horses while he was here. So very sad.
Kim Van Horn says
So very sorry for your loss. Leon was my mom Paula’s cousin. Her dad was Leon’s uncle John Hensley. We will keep you all in our prayers.