Obituaries

August 16, 2002 to March 16, 2020

WINAMAC -  Russell Clayton Taff III, 17, Winamac, passed away Monday, March 16, after losing his battle with depression. 

He was born Aug. 16, 2002 in Rochester to Russell and Olivia Taff. He was a junior at Winamac Community High School where he was a member of the wrestling and football teams.

He is survived by:
Russell Clayton Jr. and Olivia LeAnn Buck Taff, Parents
Cecilia Anne Kenney, Sister
Rose Cherie Taff, Sister
Geraldine Rhoades, Paternal Great-Grandmother
Russell Clayton Taff Sr., Paternal Grandfather
Joy (Gary) Cripe, Paternal Grandmother
Daniel (Nyla) Buck, Maternal Grandfather
Denise “Sissy” Buck, Maternal Grandmother
Angela (Joe) Crawford, Paternal Aunt
James (Becky) Buck, Maternal Uncle
5 Cousins:  Kristopher, Declan, Makenna, Scarlett, and Jasper
David Gloser, Paternal Great-Uncle

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth and Virginia Gloser, Paternal Great-Grandparents
James and Rose House, Maternal Great-Grandparents
Mildred Kelley, Maternal Great-Grandmother
Christie Taff, Paternal Aunt
Fred Keplinger, Paternal Great-Uncle

 Clayton was a real outdoorsman and loved everything Pulaski County had to offer; such as hunting, fishing, camping, and floating the Tippy. He was a fan of all kinds of music and motorsports - a passion he shared with his family. Many fond memories were made attending concerts and motorcycle races together as a family. Clayton enjoyed having a good time with his true friends. He was a devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. He brightened the lives of all who loved him. His family reports “he was born into this world with an old soul and lived a life full of compassion. Clayton was ornery, with an intense sense of humor and appreciation for a good practical joke.   While we take comfort that he is no longer in pain, we will never be the same again.”

The funeral service will be private.

A celebration of life service will be held at the Lake Bruce Garage (991 N. Main St.), Kewanna, on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.