John D. Pershing

John was born on December 2, 1924 in Elnora, IN to John Pershing and Isabelle Owen Pershing.

He served his country in the US Army during WW II, and was a member of the Timberwolves 104th Infantry Division.

In 1951 he graduated from Butler University School of Pharmacy.

He was a Pharmacist at Coan Pharmacy in Greencastle from 1957 until his retirement in 1991.

Mr. Pershing was a member of First Baptist Church in Greencastle, where he had served as a Deacon and Trustee.

His parents and two brothers, Owen Pershing and Max Pershing preceded him in death.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Louise VanDeventer Pershing; three daughters, Pam Curran and husband Lon of Orland Park, IL, Dede Black and husband Terry of Greencastle and Joni Shelton and husband Lance of Greencastle; one granddaughter, Julie Black; a step-grandson, Brian Curran; and one nephew, Charles Pershing and wife Gwen of Noblesville.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 11 A.M. at First Baptist Church, with Pastor Randy McNeely officiating. Interment with Honors will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home and on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 10 A.M. until time of services at the Church.

Memorials in John’s name may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 404 Judson Drive, Greencastle, IN. 46135.