Photo courtesy of Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel - Speedway
Speedway, Indiana
Oct 4, 1963 – Sep 14, 2021
Anthony “Tony” Lee Root
Tony Root passed away on September 14th, 2021 with his loved ones surrounding him at the hospital. He was 57 years old.
Tony was born on October 4th, 1963 to his father Kenneth Root and mother Sally Root in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his beloved son and daughter, Tony Lee Root ll and Heather Lee Root, soon to be daughter-in-law Ilse Miranda, his mother Sally, his nephew David Root and wife Cat and kids Jamie and Kenley, his brother Kenneth Root and wife Debbie, his sister Patti Baker and husband David, his nieces Shana and Kelly Noe, nephew Chantz McPeek, and and his Dutch shepherd Odin, who is a good boy. Tony was preceded in death by his father Ken and sister Kay Wilson.
Tony worked for his father Ken’s construction company, Steel Dynamics, and most recently Eli Lilly & Co for the past 20 years. He was also a huge fan of the Miami dolphins, rock music, good bourbon, Harley-Davidson, and spending days at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with friends and family. His infectious laugh and smile will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Read MoreSorry for your loss my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. I'm met Tony through Lilly classifieds about 13 years ago he bought 500 tickets from me every year. We developed a friendship over those years and I will truly miss seeing him in May, rest in peace Tony.
Randy Cassaday
September 22, 2021 | Speedway, IN | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Carol Ross Naomi, Carl Allen and Family, Doug Gregory and Family.
Naomi Thomas
September 21, 2021 | London, KY | Family
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Naomi Thomas
September 21, 2021
Tony was a fine man and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Sending ❤ for family and friends.
Naomi Thomas
September 21, 2021 | London, KY | Family
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Booster
September 21, 2021
Hey little brother I was the luckiest person in the world to have the opportunity to call you My Brother,tell dad we miss and love him to Love you Tony Root S.Y.O.T.O.S.
Kenneth David Root
September 21, 2021 | Indianapolis, IN | Brother
I don't think many days went by that we didn't talk or text. It still seems like a some crazy prank you are pulling over on me! Your devotion to your job and to your dog were unmatched! Rest easy knowing I will take care of him until he leaves to join you! The girls, Odin and I miss you very much! You will always be family to us and to my kids!
REBECCA ECK
September 20, 2021 | Avon, IN | Friend
Tony, going to miss laughing with you over a variety of things, and your friendship. Rest easy, my friend.
Cameron Weinreich
September 20, 2021 | Carmel, IN | Coworker
Tony, you were such a funny and sweet guy. Joe and I will miss running into you at Walmart in the outdoor section. So much fun to see you there, talk, laugh and just enjoy seeing you. You will be missed by all that ever knew you and loved you.
shari coleman
September 20, 2021 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | Friend