2020
Ranny Lambirth went to Heaven on October 14th, 2020 at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his wife, daughters and family. He was blessed to be able to live the end of his life in his favorite place in the world, his home on the creek with his wife Paulette and their dogs, Alfie and Sugar.
Rondal K (Ranny) Lambirth was born June 7, 1942 in Hart County Kentucky to Harry and Gladys Lambirth. The family moved to Dayton IN before Ranny started 2nd grade, with brief stops in Ladoga/Jamestown area and Crawfordsville Indiana. They moved to a small home down the dead-end road behind the Dayton ballfields. They stayed right there until he married his love Paulette, or who I like to call Mom, on September 29, 1961. Roz Leibenguth set Paulette up with Ranny, so they could go on a double date together. Apparently Ranny was supposed to have dates for the next 2 nights with 2 different girls. Mom didn’t know who called off those other dates, whether it was Ranny, the girls, or their parents (Mom said he really was an ornery kid), but those dates got cancelled and Ranny and Paulette went out those 2 next nights. From that night on, they never dated anyone else. That was the last week of Paulette’s 8th grade year. They got married September 29, 1961. Mom said she did not think it would last but she loved him so much she couldn’t live without him. Turns out, it did stick! They celebrated their 59th anniversary a couple weeks ago. They raised 3 extremely well-behaved daughters, or at least that is what people said when they came to our table when we were at restaurants. Our table visitors had no idea we would get an epic thumping if we were hooligans.
Ranny worked nights at Fairfield for 8 years. It was during those nights; he came to the conclusion that Fairfield was not his bag. Paulette worked at Duncan and Ranny started installing ceramic tile, in addition to Fairfield, until they had saved up enough for a $900 down payment for their first rental. When interviewed, Paulette reported “it turned out to be a cockroach infested dump, so we sold it and bought a house on Dodge Street. Now That was a good investment…we found our true calling.” They built an adventurous life together. Ranny did the construction and played cards at Monitor, while Paulette did the books, painted, carpeted, wallpapered, landscaped and did the home makey thing. The three girls turned out to be excellent employees in captivity.
Ranny was an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer, Mentor, Hillbilly, Master Bullshitter and champion of the underdog because he was an underdog. Paulette would go on to say he was fantastic at having an opinion about everything. He did not know a stranger, literally. When he saw you out and about, he looked you in the eye, maybe called you “LeRoy” or his personal favorite “dickweed”, and draw you in with his wit and infectious laugh. Paulette would ask him as they walked away, “why didn’t introduce us”, he would say “I can’t remember their name.”
As a kid, Ranny loved playing baseball and basketball, skipping school to go skinny dipping in the creek, “smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo” (cheap Statler Brothers reference). He loved to fish and play cards with his buddies and go on dates with Paulette.
Ranny loved his grandkids completely, preferably in short bursts and when they behaved like small adults. He took his role as “teacher” very seriously when he was raising his girls. Some of his most important lessons were.
“No, it didn’t hurt when he would grab the skin under our chins aggressively, I mean lovingly.
Mushroom hunting was best in the early morning on a Sunday, using a bread sack as the collector. Look for rotting logs or trees shedding their bark for the best patches and if you find one, there is almost always another.
If you do a good job, you’ll always have a good job.
He loved his dogs, especially Alfie and Sugar. Really, he loved a long line of their outside dogs, so much he would give them regular baths with the power washer.
He loved bluegrass music, coffee with his buddies at Hops, living out in the country, crackers crushed up in a glass of milk and eaten with a spoon, peanut butter, soup beans and cornbread, his mom’s hoe cakes, biscuits and gravy, grits, (Hillbilly!) green beans with potatoes and onions, lemon meringue pie, dog n suds, his wife, girls, family, family vacations and God.
He hated laziness, chinese food, tardiness (Shannon), when we didn’t brush our teeth before church, when we would burst out laughing after he told us to pipe down, Jane Fonda, California (Hollywood in particular) and anything involving meetings and committees.
His last regret was not being able to vote this year. He was planning on voting early this year on the 13th at East Side First Assembly. Since he was not able to make it that long, he is ask you to vote for Trump in his place, and if you just can’t bring yourself to vote for Trump, then just don’t vote.
In all seriousness, Ranny was beloved by his family, who he loved well. He believed God watched over him his whole life. If you needed help, he was right there to lend a helping hand. He loved his friends and his friends loved him. He was so so funny. He taught his girls to be kind, that they could do anything they put their mind to, to never give up and to love God with their whole heart. He is in heaven, where we want to be, and we will see him again. He would want you to make it to heaven too.
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Ranny was survived by Paulette, his wife of 59 years. Daughters Karalee (Jeff) Brand, Christi (Steve) Thomason, Shannon (Bobby) Smeltz. Grandkids Jordan (Kenny) Blickenstaff, Sonnie (David) Boudia, Kameron Brand, Zach Smeltz, Darbie Smeltz, Jackson Smeltz, Jed Smeltz, Kellin Lambirth, Hunter Camp (wife Emily), Steven (Cesily) Thomason, Aaron Thomason (fiance Carolyn Lane). Great grandkids Teagan, Lumen and Laken Brand, Koda, Mila and Knox Boudia, Rowan and Ellowyn Blickenstaff, Leona Jane Carrero, Quinn, Aden, Carson, Rennie and Michael. Sister Kay Hayes and some other family members but frankly he just can’t remember their names.
Ranny was preceded in death by granddaughters Chelsie Smeltz, Megan Smeltz, Great grandchild Kingsley Daie Blickenstaff, Father Harry Lambirth, Mother Gladys Lambirth, half-brother Preston Lambirth.
An intimate graveside service will be held on Sunday October 18th for family at Wyandotte Cemetery 4700 Dayton Rd. Lafayette IN 47905.
A celebration of his life will be held at Karalee and Jeff Brand’s Barn located at 8425 Wyandotte Road (behind their house) from 3:30 to 6:00pm Sunday October 18, 2020. Ranny hated wearing a suit or tie, so in his honor you might as well dress casual, we are! Bring your stories and memories and there better not be any crying unless you are laughing too. 8425 Wyandotte Rd Lafayette IN 47905
In lieu of flowers, consider performing a random act of kindness for someone in need. If you would like to make a donation, Ranny was quite passionate about
Samaritan’s Purse
[P O Box 3000
Boone NC 28607-3000
Or
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St Jude Place
Memphis TN 38105-1942
Visit WheelerFamilyFuneralHome.com to leave online condolences or visit Wheeler Family Funeral Home Facebook page. Steve and Ginny are honored to care for the Lambirth family.
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Eva Foster
October 16, 2020 10:34 am ·Shannon and Family,
My heart goes out to each of you in your grief. Even though we celebrate a beautiful life full of memories, your hearts are broken. I will pray you get through this with the help of your many loving family members and friends.
In My Prayers,
Eva Foster
Lester and Sue Pelfree
October 16, 2020 11:22 am ·Paulette and family,
We are so very sorry. We have so many memories of your family and good times together. Ranny was always a great guy and always a smile. Our deepest sympathy for the family. Praying for you.
Love you all ❤️❤️
cathy brooks
October 16, 2020 11:30 am ·Paulette and family
We know this is a very hard time for you and your family. Our hearts go out to all of you with prayers. May the memories or Ranny bring a smile to your faces and a warmth to your hearts. We all have such great memories of all the good times we spent at your place with all the family and stories. I will remember his smile every time we saw him and he was always so glad to see everyone. We all felt so welcome by you and Ranny.
Love to your and your family.
Tina Terry
October 16, 2020 11:42 am ·Mrs. Lambirth and Family~
My deepest and most heart felt condolences to you all! I feel this loss as well and know what it is to lose your Dad :(. I have always admired and had the utmost respect for Mr. Lambirth and your family. I so enjoyed growing up with Shannon and all the fun times we had at your house and dressing up for the school carnival, staying overnight, swimming parties and slumber parties. God Bless you all and sending buckets of love from my heart to yours!
Bill and Pat Sullivan
October 16, 2020 12:08 pm ·It’s hard for me to express the sadness Pat and feel at his passing. He was one of a kind. A gentle and kind man. He had an impact on all he ever met. Bless your family and thank you for sharing
Ron Clark
October 16, 2020 12:42 pm ·A great guy and well respected by me
Rusty&Bonnie Melton
October 16, 2020 1:44 pm ·Lambirth family-So sorry for your loss.
Robert (sarge) lynch
October 16, 2020 2:09 pm ·I am so sorry to hear of his passing, My deepest and most heart felt condolences to you all!
Ranny was a very good friend and classmate. He loved basketball and was on our team (bulldogs) all through highschool. I missed him at our 50th HS reunion, would loved to see him again. I am the same age, Mine was March 9, 1942 and lived in Dayton across from the Shell gas station at age 3 until i went into the Air Force and age 19. I needed some help one time and Ranny through himself into the fight and it ended soon after that. I will never forget that kindness. We had fun riding around in his 49 mercury. I will never forget the friendship we had. I am so glad he and Paulette were married and had very nice daughters. It sounds like he had a very nice life an I wish he could have been at our reunion next year.
Lori Fortwendel
October 16, 2020 3:36 pm ·I’m so fortunate to have known each of the Lambirth Girls from childhood right thru adulthood. Their Daddy was the loving touchstone the family revolved around.
Karalee, Christi & Shannon you have my heart felt condolences. No doubt there is a hill & hollow along the Wildcat Creek that will ache for your Daddy.
Love & Hugs,
Lori
Phil and Chris Clugh Thomas
October 16, 2020 4:12 pm ·We are so sad to hear this news! Hugs, Love and Prayers to the entire family!!
Lisa Floyd Hernandez
October 16, 2020 4:34 pm ·Paulette, Karalee, Christi, Shannon and family
I am sorry for your loss a husband, parent and grandfather is a very hard person to loose but take comfort in knowing you’ll see him again in heaven. He is now your all very special guardian angel. Love and hugs to you all. May Gods blessings be upon you during this difficult time and for always
Lisa and Family ❤️
Marjorie Schwartz-Sinclair
October 16, 2020 5:10 pm ·Paulette and girls, My heart aches for you all, I so remember all the good times we (Bob) and I had with you thru the years. Parties, golf trips, out to to eat, and much more. Bob loved Ranny and we all loved his jokes and laughs he gave us. My thoughts will be with you all on his Memorial Day. Prayers go with you all. My love.
FRED DAVENPORT
October 16, 2020 8:05 pm ·NO ONE ON EARTH WILL EVER KNOW HOW MUCH THIS MAN MEANT TO ME & HOW MUCH I”LL MISS HIM. SO SAD. SO YOUNG TO LEAVE US ALL. R.I.P. MY FRIEND RANNY RANNY YOU PIECE OF SH– L.O.L.
FRED DAVENPORT
October 16, 2020 8:09 pm ·NO ONE ON EARTH WILL EVER KNOW HOW MUCH THIS MAN MEANT TO ME. RANNY RANNY YOU PIECE OF SH– L.O.L. Fred
Ginger Pruitt Abbott
October 17, 2020 4:09 am ·Can remember these 2 fun people. Went to Dayton school. May the Lord bless and keep you.
Dave & Sharlie See
October 17, 2020 8:57 am ·Shannon & family,
So sorry for your loss. We will be voting for Trump 🙂 we wish we were his neighbors and got to know him and your Mom. Love you and miss you.
Bret
October 17, 2020 11:46 am ·I am so sorry to hear of this , my prayers to the family.
And I already voted for TRUMP 2020. 👍
Ranny was my first boss when I got out of the service 1985
He worked me for 3 months then the job was finished.
He was such a nice man .
Wes walker
October 17, 2020 11:58 am ·Sorry for your loss of
A great man was
Best FRIEND of 53 years will miss talking
To him
Dan Vierk
October 17, 2020 2:48 pm ·Paulette and family, my thoughts are with you!
Having known Ranny for over 50 years, the very humorous part in the obit about Ranny hating meetings and committees made me laugh. Near 30 years ago when CLS (Cash Loan & Security) was conceived by me, I offered friends Ranny and John partnerships. They both accepted and we each owned a 1/3rd interest in the company. Ranny was to be in charge of any construction, John finances, and I was to make it all work. Everything was moving pretty well….until! Well, we were going to have an employee meeting after closing one night. 5:30, I believe? Anyway, we waited and waited and waited. Finally I called Ranny and asked where he was. He replied, “you knew I wasn’t going to show up!” No I didn’t know. (But now I know!😁) Needless to say, the partnership didn’t last much longer. But, we all remained friends! May Ranny RIP.
Larry Gentry
October 17, 2020 5:56 pm ·Paulette and family,
Delores and I are so sorry for your loss. Ranny was a great guy. We had some great times together. He always had a smile on his face. Lots of laughs. We are out of town this weekend, but our hearts are with all of you.
Larry & Delores Gentry
Jim & Susan Holtan
October 17, 2020 6:27 pm ·To Paulette and the Lambirth family: Susan & I we’re very sorry to hear of Ranny’s passing. He was one of a kind and a wonderful person. I looked forward to every afternoon at the “Circle”. His opening comment was always “Sit down and be somebody” and then came “Dickweed” with a big grin. He had more “One liners” then anyone I ever met and I told him he needed to write them down but I don’t think he ever did. He was my friend and I will miss him and think of him often. He truly was the highlight of my time at “Southshore”.He is now where we all hope and want to be. May God bless you and your family. We love you. Jim & Susan
Bob Ross
October 18, 2020 9:00 am ·Ranny my great friend for many years. Had a lot of good times together. Be sure to say hi to Judi in heaven. My very deep sympathy to Paulette and the girls. Bob
Keith A Hatke
October 18, 2020 10:00 am ·My earliest recollection of Mr Lambirth, was dropping Karalee off for afternoon Kindergarten…When I gave Karalee a very shy wave of hello…I would look up at Mr Lambirth and instantly notice the charisma this man wield was incredible (You just tell even at that early age, He had it going on)…Not one time have i ever not given Him my full respect…And never addressed Him other then Mr. Lambirth…I say to You Mrs Lambirth, Karalee, Christi and Shannon You have My deepest and most heart felt condolences…kahatke
P.S. Mr Lambirth, regarding your last words… I got ya covered when it comes to voting Trump!
Denny Patton
October 18, 2020 10:13 am ·Paulette, so sorry to hear of Ranny’s passing. The last time I saw you and Ranny was at my brother Ed’s funeral in 2015. Ranny and Ed had a life long friendship. I do want to mention, that in addition to his many talents, another was building an in ground swimming pool for us in 1983. He could do anything he set his mind to. I want to second his request, if you can’t vote for TRUMP, don’t vote at all! And finally, Ranny’s Obituary told it all! Very well done! My wife and I won’t be able to join you and your family but know our prayers are with you.
Denny & Becky Patton
Reny & Chris Filiatreau
October 18, 2020 10:57 am ·Paulette, we are so sorry to hear of your family’s loss of Ranny. We are glad we were able to see you both recently. Thinking of you and your family…Chris and Reny
Elizabeth (Sandifur) Weber
October 18, 2020 4:00 pm ·Paulette and Family, Deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in the many warm memories you have of Ranny and the times you shared, and strength in knowing how much you enriched his life. Congratulations on such a delightfully written obituary. Even someone who had not watched Ranny grow up as a fun-loving kid with a strong sense of integrity in small-town Dayton could not have missed the warmth and love of family captured in that description.
Suzette Lahrman
October 18, 2020 9:27 pm ·Wonderful obituary, what a blessed life he had and beautiful family!
Love you all, and I am so sorry! God gets to enjoy him now!
Hugs and prayers of peace 💛
Suzette and the Lahrman family
Randy Strong
October 20, 2020 6:54 pm ·Lambrith Family,
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
As you well know, he (and Paulette) were our landlord For many years on SR-38. I had an absolute blast blowing him shit about the building and how much of a tight ass he was because he wouldn’t fix anything 😂😂. If it did get fixed, we had to pay for it😂😂.
I’m sure he got a stern talking to when he arrived at the Pearly Gates….he was one ornery SOB😉.
Again, prayers for the family🙏
RICHARD PRACHT
October 21, 2020 2:32 pm ·Paulette and Family:
Was out of town and came back and learned of your loss. I admired Raney as a friend, business man and a happy and generous person. I will never forget the fun of visiting, fishing and just admiring the beauty of the house on the Wildcat. I will be forever grateful to you and Raney. You will be in our prayers.
Jean M Marshall
October 21, 2020 4:35 pm ·Paulette & Family
My daughter Lorie just phoned me about the passing of Ranny. My prayers & thoughts go out to you, those lovely daughters, grand & great grand children. Gene spoke of him often before he passed in 2011! Stay strong Paulette & trust that God will take care of you & your family!
Chris Barron
October 26, 2020 11:13 am ·Paulette and daughters…….i am so glad that Bob and I got to know Ranny! He made us laugh so many times and we considered he and Paulette as dear friends! It gives me comfort to know that he and Bob are enjoying each others company and laughter once again!
Joe and Jackie
October 26, 2020 6:59 pm ·Condolences to Paulette and your entire family. It’s clear Ranny touched everyone he met with his smile and wit. He made you laugh with his BS! He will be surely missed at South Shore. Jackie and I will miss him dearly. Jackie and Joe
Brenda Robertson
November 9, 2020 6:20 pm ·Paulette and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about Ranny. He was such a thoughtful person and will be missed by many. My prayers are with all of you at this time. Brenda
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