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1948
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2024
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John Hymes Obituary
John was born Sept. 5, 1948, the son of Frederick and Joy (Rupp) Hymes in Keokuk, Iowa.
In 1968, he joined the U.S. Army in artillery and received his honorable discharge in 1970 as a specialist-4.
He was united in marriage with Betty Agnew in Hamilton on March 14, 1969.
John was employed for 32 years at Henniges in Keokuk, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom season, and was a long-time member of the Hamilton Jaycees. He especially enjoyed evening drives with his wife looking for deer and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife, Betty, of Hamilton; daughter Carla Hymes of Hamilton; son Brian (Stacy) Hymes of Montrose; grandchildren: Amanda, Deseree (William), Alysha (Jacob), Brandon (Halee), Matthew (Haley), and Kristina; great-grandchildren: Camren, Ethan, Brooklyn, Oakley, Emmalyn, Adeline, Mason, and Ethan; two brothers, Greg (Patty) Hymes of Warsaw, and Russ Hymes of Donnellson; sister Francis Leffler of Carthage; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddy and Joy; sister Ella; and brother Jerry.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton, with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, with military honors rendered by the U.S. Army and Hancock County Honor Guard.
Family will meet friends from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Hancock County Honor Guard.
Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.
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