John F. Fuqua

John F. Fuqua, 87, of Terre Haute passed away April 30, 2009, at Union Hospital. He was born Sept. 20, 1921, in Sanford, Ind. the son of Bertha and Charles Fuqua. He retired as Yard Master after 40 years of service with Conrail. After retirement John and Criss enjoyed the winter months in Key Largo, Fla.He is survived by his spouse of 47 years, Crystal "Criss" Fuqua; son, Dr. Keith Fuqua and wife Chris of Toledo, Ohio; daughters, Karen Whitlock and husband Dale of Terre Haute, stepdaughter, Loretta Mosteller, stepdaughter, Linda Shaker and husband Earl; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Charles, three sisters and one brother.He is a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II. He was a 1939 graduate of Riley High School. He was a member of Kriestenstein American Legion Post 104, Past Master of William Penn Lodge 727, Zorah Shrine, Past Worthy Patron of 12 points O.E.S. 528, past Director of Antique Auto Club, Scottish Rite, Lifetime member of V.F.W. 972, Lite Membership Moose Lodge, Member Marine Corp. League, and Railroad Retirement Club.Services are 11 a.m. Monday in Mattox-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Monty Barker officiating. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday with Masonic service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors by Kriestenstein Post 104, and a Masonic service by William Penn Lodge 727. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.