John Milton Southworth

John, age 91, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Springfield, LA. and a longtime resident of the Hungarian Settlement. John proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he was wounded during the Korean War earning him a well-deserved Purple Heart Medal. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from SLU and his Master's Degree from LSU in Education, teaching agriculture to his students at Albany High School until his retirement. John loved farming strawberries and vegetables, raising cattle, going fishing and hunting, and working with his hands on his land. First and foremost, John was a family man who loved to take the grandkids fishing, or simply being together enjoying each other's company. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who is missed by all who knew and loved him.

John is survived by his loving wife Peggy Lee Southworth; daughter, Debra Southworth Ruzensky, husband Robert Ruzensky, Jr.; sons, Paul Southworth, wife Donna, and Greg Southworth, wife Anne; brother, Robert Hosh; grandchildren, Robert Ruzensky, III (Katharine), Katie Martin (Jordan), John Southworth (Shanae), Justin Southworth (Brigitte), Allison Southworth, and Abigail Southworth; and great-grandson, Henry Ruzensky.

John is preceded in death by is mother, Rosa Kopsco Hosh; grandparents, Michael and Lena Kopsco; sisters, Lenora Strom, Rosemary Bankston, and Shirley Hosh.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that donation please be made to Albany Hungarian Presbyterian Church.

The family is thankful and appreciates all the staff and caregivers with St. Joseph Hospice who lovingly cared for Mr. John.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the Chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 West, Hammond, LA. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Daniel Vanek will officiate with interment to follow in Albany Hungarian Presbyterian Church Cemetery.