John Joseph Hattabaugh

John Joseph Hattabaugh obituary, Salem, IN

John Joseph Hattabaugh

John Hattabaugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Oct. 1, 2025.

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John Joseph Hattabaugh, age 40 of Campbellsburg, Indiana passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at 6:52 pm, in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana. Born November 11, 1984, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late John Stephen Hattabaugh and Terri (Kinzie) Hattabaugh.
He graduated from Salem High School in 2003. On May 4, 2006, he married Jessica (Middleton) Hattabaugh. He was a very outdoorsy guy, he enjoyed caving at Cave River Valley, playing guitar, and putting car models together. He invested a lot of time in his family, he was a great husband, stepfather, and grandfather.
Survivors include Wife: Jessica (Middleton) Hattabaugh, Stepdaughter: Cheyeana Earl of Columbus, Indiana; Stepdaughter: Jasmine White of Campbellsburg, Indiana; Sister: Laura Kinzie of Salem, Indiana; Sister: Alisha Pollard of Corydon, Indiana; Mother: Terri Hattabaugh; Like a brother: Ron Smith of Campbellsburg, Indiana; Grandmother: Eva Jo Kinzie; Uncle: Hugh (Kay) Hattabaugh of Florida. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of John, please visit our Tree Store.

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