Andrew Lee Race, of Brookville, was born on November 28, 1979 in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Robert “Hoss” and Margaret “Peggy” Fledderman Race. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1998 and was most recently working as a carpenter. He loved cooking, traveling and had an adventure for life. Andy enjoyed sports – his favorite teams being Butler, Florida State, and anyone playing Alabama. He adored spending time with his nieces and nephews as they meant the world to him. On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 38, Andy passed away at his residence.
Those surviving who will cherish Andy’s memory include his parents, Hoss and Peggy Race; siblings, John (Trisha) Race, Cathy (Dutch) Stockhoff, Susan (Aynsley) Ball, and Ann (Shane Ochs) Race; 8 nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rudy and Betty Race, and Charlie and Eileen Fledderman, an uncle, Roger Race and a cousin, Ryan Raines.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Saints Philomena and Cecilia Cemetery, Oak Forest.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the Hope House in Richmond, 275 Grove Road, Richmond IN 47375 or for Masses. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Andy Race.