Thomas J. Rash

FRANKLIN

Thomas James Rash, 83 of Franklin, Indiana was welcomed into heaven on August 15, 2022. Thomas was born February 3, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thomas is survived and will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Sandra (Becker) Rash; children, Thomas “Jim” Rash Jr. (Karen), Todd Rash (Cindy), Kyle Rash (Juana), grandchildren, Andy Rash (Tara), Amy Bennett (Andy), Emily Bounds (Joseph), Tyler Rash (Brandy), Amber Sichting (Eric), Elizabeth Wheatley (Jacob), Adam Rash (Kelsey), Terra Knapp (Clinton), Aaron Rash, Danny Rash (Marci) and 24 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; Margaret Ione (Meyers) Rash and Thomas V. Rash and great granddaughter, Adeline Vaughan Bennett.

After graduation from Franklin Township High School in 1956, Tom married his high school sweetheart, Sandy on June 7, 1957. Together they raised their three sons in their home Tom built in Franklin Township, Indiana.

Tom went to work each day with gusto as a skilled brick mason, eager to support and provide for his family. He was always striving to produce work he was proud of. His work ethic, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were admirable to say the least.

Tom was a member of Nineveh Christian Church where he served as an Elder and led an adult Sunday school class for several years. It brought him great joy to share his love for Jesus with others.

Above all else Tom adored his family and especially cherished his time with them. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, golfing, and was an animal lover. His most unique hobby was collecting arrowheads and artifacts he found walking fields and streams all of over the country. Tom would tell you he was blessed beyond measure to have lived the life he lived.

A Celebration of Life Service officiated by Pastor Tom Knight, will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Nineveh Christian Church, 1231 East County Road 775 South in Nineveh. Family and friends may call on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Nineveh Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be sent in honor of Tom to Nineveh Christian Church, P.O. Box 207, Nineveh, Indiana 46164 or Humane Society of Johnson County at 3827 Graham Rd., Franklin, IN 46131.