John Hughbanks

John F. Hughbanks , 72, passed away on the morning of May 22, 2020 in St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, Indiana.   He was the son of Arnold F. and Dorothy E. (Swango) Hughbanks.  He was born January 27, 1948 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana.  He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam as well as three years in the Army Reserves in Richmond, Indiana.

John was a 1967 graduate of Connersville High School. He attended Ball State University 1971-72 and went on to attend International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 1976-1980.

John married Sharon E. Foreman, from Columbus, Indiana, on November 24, 1972, in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana.  They have two sons, Andrew J. and Joseph S. Hughbanks.

John’s passion was for ministry in which he served for 42 years.  He was baptized into Christ in September 1973 at the Connersville Church of Christ.  He was a faithful and dedicated servant of the Lord his entire life. He preached the gospel both from the pulpit and in private Bible studies. His love for others derived from his love for the Lord.  His greatest desire was to teach and bring the lost to Christ. He loved to sing and lead singing at church.  He was still active in this regard up until December 2019.

During his ministry, he preached in Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.  He and his wife returned home to Indiana to assist in caring for elderly parents. While in Indiana, he continued to preach as needed in various churches throughout central Indiana. His service to the Lord included visiting the sick, the widows, and those in prison.  He taught youth Bible classes in several churches and encouraged these students to develop their talents in service to God.  He encouraged those who were willing to consider the ministry. He never ceased in his efforts to serve God, even when his last illness came.  He was always caring and concerned about the well being of others.

John also worked for Walmart in Mississippi and Indiana for 22 years.  He retired January 31, 2020.  He had many friendships among his co-workers.

John was quick to tell a story to bring laughter to those around him at home, at work, or wherever he was and whomever he was with.  He had a great talent for making his friends and
family smile.

John was a faithful and loving husband and father, joyfully raising his children in the Lord. He and his wife had daily Bible lessons with their children starting when they were toddlers. John and Sharon home schooled their boys beginning in 1981.

His wife and sons were often with him in his work, learning from him by his example. His entire family saw his love for the Lord.  He touched many hearts throughout his life. He was humble and did not draw attention to himself. He wanted God to be in the spotlight. He developed loving relationships with his wife’s family including his father and mother in law, cousins and his brother in law.

John is survived by his wife, Sharon; his two sons, Andrew J. Hughbanks of Noblesville, Indiana, and Joseph S. Hughbanks of Bloomington, Indiana; special friend Louella Bunch of Connersville; special friends Jason and Sara Hazlett and Macey and Aubrey Hazlett of Cloverdale, Indiana; his brother-in-law Don Foreman was as a brother to him as well as Doug Foreman, his wife’s cousin.

He is predeceased by his parents; special friend Paul L. Bunch; two children, angel babies; and one grandchild, an angel baby.

Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday May 28, 2020 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville with Brother Ralph Eldridge and Brother Jason Hazlett officiating. Arrangements for John's burial will be finalized at a later date.

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