Russell Lee "Rusty" Ewalt, 52, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home. Born March 25, 1965 in Cynthiana, KY, Rusty is the son of Paul Lee Ewalt and Jean Currans Edwards, both of Lawrenceburg.

Rusty formerly worked as a salesman for Rodgers Décor and More, and as a branch manager for Florida Tile and Mees Tile. Rusty was a 1983 graduate of Anderson County High School and attending Eastern Kentucky University.

Along with his parents, Rusty is survived by his three children, Whitney (John) White, Ryan Ewalt, and Brooke (Austin) West; his grandchildren, Mason West, Adeline Ewalt, and Jase White; his sister, Tammie Monthie; step-brother, Chase (Lisa) Edwards; maternal grandmother, Anna Mae Currans; niece Hannah (Brian) Stewart; nephews, Kyle Monthie, Conner Edwards, Josh Edwards, and Brett (Ashley) Monthie.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 2 ^nd beginning at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church with Rev. Mike Currans and Rev. Jim Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 PM Thursday and after 9 AM Friday at First Christian Church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Ewalt, Chase Edwards, John White, Austin West, Kyle Monthie, and Brian Stewart.

Memorials in memory of Rusty Ewalt are suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice of the Bluegrass), 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-1758.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.