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 1920 - 2010 (89 years)
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Hougham, Robert Edward |
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30 Jul 1920 |
Indiana  |
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Male |
| Died |
5 Jan 2010 |
Franklin |
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- Robert Edward Hougham 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Franklin United Methodist Community. He was born July 30, 1920 to Robert Bradley and Ruth Trout Hougham in Franklin, IN. He married Jane McAnnelly on January 9, 1944. They were married for 65 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 sons, Babe and Robert Duncan; and his sister, Jane Fewell. Mr. Hougham was a descendant of one of the original pioneer families of Johnson County. Survivors include 2 sons Tom (Ann) Hougham and William (Diane) Hougham; and 3 grandchildren, Robert Justin Hougham, Jacob Aaron Hougham and Sarah Jane Curtis. Mr. Hougham graduated from Franklin High School and from Franklin College in 1942. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He received a Masters Degree from Indiana University. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin. Mr. Hougham was a veteran of WWII where he served in the United States Navy from 1942-1945. He continued his service in the Naval Reserve. Mr. Hougham was a longtime Mathematics Teacher, coach, and athletic trainer at Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis. He most notably coached the tennis team to several state championships during his career. He served many years on the State Textbook Committee and worked many years for the D.O.E. working with the school bus safety division. Mr. Hougham was one of the original developers of Lamb Lake and its surrounding community, helping to develop it into one of the most well run and premier communities in Johnson County and Central Indiana. Calling will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Franklin United Methodist Community Chapel, 1070 W. Jefferson St., Franklin. Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Vandivier-Tudor Chapel, 951 N. Main St. Franklin IN has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Johnson County Historical Society, 135 N. Main St., Franklin, IN 46131 or to Central Indiana Land Trust for Hougham Woods, 1500 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonstpierre.com
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I2942 |
Hougham |
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7 Jan 2010 |
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