Mr. Frank Ellis Bandy. Jr., age 75, of Patriot, Indiana, entered this life on March 20, 1946 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was the loving son of the late, Frank Ellis Bandy, Sr. and Lois Mae (Parker) Bandy. He was raised in Anderson, Indiana where he was a 1965 graduate of the Madison Heights High School where he excelled in track and football. Frank was inducted into the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. Frank was united in marriage on January 7, 1978 in Frankton, Indiana to Teresa Jo Morgan. Frank and Teresa shared over 43 years of marriage together until his death. Frank was employed for General Motors in Anderson, Indiana, retiring in 1995 after 30 years of service. After retirement, Frank worked in construction for several years. In 1995, Frank and Teresa moved to the Patriot, Indiana community where he enjoyed restoring old cars, attending car shows, fishing, hunting, four-wheeling and hanging out with his friends. He also helped Larry Pence build a model of the Miss Belterra Riverboat that was all handmade in Frank’s workshop on Bryant’s Creek. Frank was a member of the Rising Sun American Legion Post #59, Street Rod Nationals and National Rifle Association. Frank never met a stranger and loved everyone and everyone loved him. He also loved animals. Frank passed away at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky.
Frank will be missed by his loving wife, Teresa Jo (Morgan) Bandy of Patriot, IN; his son, Shane Bandy and his companion, Paula of Anderson, IN; his grandson, Tyler Bandy of Anderson, IN; his brother, Paul Bandy of Anderson, IN and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Ellis Bandy, Sr. and Lois Mae (Parker) Bandy.
No Services are being held at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Switzerland County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com