ELIZABETHTOWN
Danny Frank Gassaway, 63, of Elizabethtown, died at 6:50 p.m. on February 12, 2023, at his home.
Danny was born November 14, 1959, in Columbus, the son of Frank H. Gassaway and Helen M. (Michael) Gassaway. He married Robin L. Brock on August 15, 1980.
He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. Danny’s joy for his entire life was riding a motorcycle. He also enjoyed 4-wheeling, was a race car enthusiast, and spending time on the dirt drag race track. Anything with speed Danny was there. Danny loved the outdoors and loved going to the mountains of Tennessee. He enjoyed mowing the grass and riding his tractor, but his favorite thing was spending time with his granddaughters, Mia and Taya. Danny was the owner of Gassaway Lake and never met a stranger. He was a trustworthy and dependable gentleman with a mischievous smile and a twinkle in his eye. Danny was an all-around good person and will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Jewell Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Eli Johnson officiating. Calling will be Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Thursday. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana.
For those wishing to send flowers or floral tributes, the family requests traditional cut flowers that can be taken to the cemetery instead of potted or vase plants.
Survivors include his wife, Robin L. Gassaway; mother, Helen M. Gassaway; sons, Joey (Megan) Gassaway of Scipio and Ryan “G Man” Gassaway of Elizabethtown; brother, Greg “Gizmo” Gassaway of Elizabethtown; granddaughters, Mia Grace and Taya Jo Gassaway; and his beloved dogs, Lucy and Smokey.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank H. Gassaway, and sister, Natalie Jan Gassaway.
Arrangements entrusted to Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
You are invited to leave a message of condolence to the family, and light a virtual candle of remembrance online at www.jewellrittman.com.
