Leonard Anthony “Tony” Putty, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 22, 1955, in Lebanon, Tennessee, the son of Leonard H. and Helen (Bunch) Putty.  On November 29, 1975, he married his wife of 47 years, Teresa Kay Theobald, and she survives.

In addition to Teresa, Tony is survived by his daughters, Amber Kay Franklin and husband, Stan, and Sarah Elizabeth Holtz and husband, Brian, both of Indianapolis;  brother, Tim Putty and wife, Dee, of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren, Mekhi and Ellie, Masen, Maddyn, Antonio, Noah, Ella and Owen; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Liam and Grayson; several nieces and nephews that he loved like his own including, Jason, Austin and Toni Lynn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Roger Putty.

In 1973,  Tony graduated from New Palestine High School, he received his bachelors degree in business from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Tony was formerly a plant supervisor for Detroit Steel and Gardner Denver, with 35 years of service.  Ten years ago, he transitioned into his prehistoric artifacts auctions, known as Tony Putty Artifacts.  Tony enjoyed Native American artifacts.

He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in New Palestine, and the Genuine Indian Relics Society.

Family was Tony’s number one priority.  He spent every moment possible at numerous activities for his grandchildren.  They were his world.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, Thursday at the funeral homes, with Pastor Jason Taylor officiating.

Private interment will be at Bennett Cemetery at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Medical Mutts, 6120 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220, for the purchase of a service dog.

Online condolences may be shared with Tony’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.