John C. Halsey

John C. Halsey, 74, of Huntington, tragically passed away at 1:32 pm Monday, July 10, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. John was born on July 21, 1948, in Huntington, IN, the son of Charles Halsey and Dorothybelle (Pasko) Halsey. He graduated from Huntington High School with the class of 1967 and drafted into the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War as a dog handler. He married Kathie Snowden on June 5, 1970, and they shared 44 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on August 8, 2014. John was blessed to find love again and married Janette Sturgeon on August 5, 2018, in Huntington, IN. He worked for Mohr Construction of Kokomo, IN, for 7 years before joining the team at E&B Paving where he retired after 20 years of service. John was a proud lifetime farmer in Union Township and served on the Star of Hope Cemetery Board for many years. John was an avid modified race car driver for over 30 years and ran his last race at the Montpelier Motor Speedway last Saturday 07-08-2023. He was a talented drummer and enjoyed playing on the worship team at his church. John was always up for a board game or a game of checkers if he could make the rules. He was quite a prankster and knew how to make everything fun. John was a hard worker and was passionate about working on the farm. He was a devoted family man and more than anything loved being a Papa. Survivors include his loving wife, Janette Halsey of Huntington, IN; three daughters, Cami (Jamie) York of Huntington, IN, Jami (Matt) Cale of Montpelier, IN, Joni (Bryan) Cook of New Castle, IN; thirteen grandchildren, Alicia, Matthew, Nathan, Jonathon, Braxton, Corbin, Ashlyn, Sam, Braden, Katelyn, Sayeh, Macie Mae, Margo; one great grandchild, Emery; two Brothers, William C. (Naoma) Halsey of Markle, IN, Thomas (Robin) Halsey of Peoria, IL; three step-sons, Cameron (Emilie) Buzzard of Florence, AZ, Zakary Buzzard of Payson, AZ, Jared Buzzard of Huntington, IN; step-Daughter, Taylor Buzzard; . He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Halsey, mother, Dorothybelle Halsey, first wife, Kathie Halsey, and son, John Charles Halsey. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, July 17, 2023, at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Adam Carroll officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials to the donor’s choice, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of John C. Halsey.

John C. Halsey

July 21, 1948 - July 10, 2023