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August John Hutson

January 13, 1931 — April 16, 2012

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Services: Monday 2 PM

AJ (August John) Hutson, formerly of Newburgh, died April 16, 2012, of complications from Alzheimer's Disease in Zionsville, Indiana. He liked to ride his bicycle. Born January 13, 1931, in Newburgh, Indiana, he was a member of Berean Bible Church. A Golden Glove Middleweight Champion for 1953, he remained physically active most of his life. He enjoyed Storytellers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Carolyn in 1993, his companion, Rosemary Hirsch in 1999, his father, Frederick in 1942, his mother, Audrey in 1936, his grandmother, Lillie in 1965, his sister, Velva Mae in 1936, and his grandson and granddaughter, Hendrik and Emily Volk, in 2001. He is survived by his brother, Albert (Jo) of Newburgh, sister, Ruth of Cocoa, Florida, daughter, Elizabeth (Richard) Volk of Sinzig, Germany, daughter, Joy (Tom) Estridge of Indianapolis, son, Jay (John Moses) of Dallas, Texas, and five grandchildren. A lifelong resident of Newburgh, he married Carolyn Joy Friedle in July, 1953. A brief stint in the Navy Reserve was followed by working several jobs before settling into work as a heavy equipment operator with the Operators Union. He also was a partner in Tiger Trash, Inc., and former owner of Ames Septic Tank Company. He rode his bicycle across Iowa several times in the RAGBRAI and enjoyed being physically active despite rheumatoid arthritis that froze his spine. A family graveside service will be held April 23, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Bates Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4770 Covert Avenue, Suite 211, Evansville, IN 47714-5663. Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Simpson Chapel, Newburgh, Ind. is handling arrangements. There are no services at the funeral home. Condolences may be made @titzerfuneralhomes.com.
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