John R. Haskins, 80, of Wolcott, formerly of Monticello, passed away at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at IU White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.

 John was born October 28, 1941, in Monticello, Indiana to the late Robert and Iona (Baker) Haskins.

After high school, John joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on October 23, 1961. His marriage was to Peggy I. Hicks on May 14, 1988 in Monticello; she survives.

 Mr. Haskins was a long time member of the Monon Community Church, where he was always willing to serve in any capacity.  John was also a former member of the Monticello American Legion.

 John was a talented electrician, working for Tradesman International for 7 years logging over 8000 hours during that span.  Prior to that he worked for various companies doing electrical.

John enjoyed fishing, golfing and family vacations to Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, and the Wisconsin Dells.  John and Peggy loved spending their weekends camping with their daughter Resa and her husband, Jeff. 

Surviving with his wife Peggy are their children, Rodney Haskins of Monticello, Denis Jones (Pam) of Bringhurst, Resa Bayless (Jeff) of Wolcott, Keith Jones (Melissa) of Burrows and Brandi Jones of Royal Center; his siblings, Rick Haskins (Candy) of New Mexico, Roberta Sprunger of Monticello, Linda Zettee (George) of Monticello, Don Haskins (Lori) of Warsaw and Karla Miller (James) of Tennessee.  Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Mother-in-law, Mary Belle Hicks.

John is preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Sue and Crystal Haskins, and a great grandson Owen Lee Jones.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Monon Community Church; Pastors Mark & Don Newman to officiate. 

Memorials may be made in John’s name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS Society  PO Box 22324, New York, NY  10087).

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