John's Obituary
John O. Northcutt, 97, of Monon, passed away on August 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 26, 1926 in Ravenscroft, TN to the late Ance and Gusta (Mitchell) Northcutt.
John served in the United States Air Force and Army from 1944 until his honorable discharge in 1946. His marriage was to Phyllis Gordon on October 13, 1947 in Kentland. Phyllis passed away on May 20, 2006.
He worked 48 years as a farm hand in the Kentland and Morocco area while raising nine children alongside Phyllis. John enjoyed bowling and dart leagues, fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, and a good game of corn hole.
John is survived by seven children, Wayne (Emma) Northcutt, Dennis (Barbara) Northcutt, Carl Northcutt, Barbara (Robert) Wayne, David (Karen) Northcutt, Patti (Roy) Cripe, and Becky Northcutt. Siblings, Matti Kellner, Reba Piatt, and Marcus Northcutt. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. John is also survived by son-in-law, Tom Chernowsky.
Preceding him in death along with his wife and parents, are two children, Betty Chernowsky and Rex Northcutt. Siblings, Richard Northcutt, Clark Northcutt, Millard Northcutt, Dorothy Mead, Hassie Derks, and infant brother, Willard Northcutt. Grandchildren, D.J. Northcutt and Breanne Northcutt; Daughter-in-law, Patti Ann Northcutt.
Friends may call from 10:00 AM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 12:00 PM (EST) Monday, August 12, 2024 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon (Located on Hwy 16 east of Monon). Burial with military rites to follow in Bedford Cemetery. Chaplain Rich Stoll of Franciscan Hospice to officiate.
In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to a charity of your choice.
