John H. Pemberton

RICHMOND, Ind. – John H. Pemberton, age 94, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at Reid Health. John was born on February 25, 1923, in Colfax, Illinois, to Frank L. and Elsie Picolla Brammer Pemberton. His family moved to Bloomington, Indiana, where John graduated from Bloomington High School in 1942. He volunteered for the U.S. Army in 1942. John served with the 607th Tank Destroyer Batallion, 296th Engineer Combat Batallion, and 1273rd Engineer Combat Batallion. He saw action in France and Germany during World War II and was discharged in 1946 with the rank of T/Sgt. John graduated from Indiana University in 1949 and began his teaching career in Galveston, Indiana. He was an elementary and junior high science teacher, history and civics teacher, and high school counselor with Richmond Community Schools for 32 years, retiring in 1985. John was an active member of Central United Methodist Church for over 60 years. He was a member of the Richmond Lodge No.196, F. & A.M., where he served as Worshipful Master; a life member of the Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite; and honorary member of Hiram and Webb Masonic Lodges. John also belonged to AARP, Richmond Emmaus Community, the National Eagle Scout Association, and was a charter member of the Richmond Rose Garden, where he volunteered for 30 years. John enjoyed hiking in Germany and the Alps. He loved his grandchildren. Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Lynn Study of Richmond; grandchildren, Jason (Kris) Study of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Kristi (Jerry) Nichols of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Katie Study of Noblesville, Indiana; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Pemberton, who died on July 5, 1999; parents; three sisters; and one brother. Memorial visitation for John H. Pemberton will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Earlham Memorial Mausoleum, 1101 National Road West, Richmond with a Masonic Service at 1:45 p.m. Memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Earlham Memorial Mausoleum with Pastor Curtis Banker officiating. Entombment will be in Earlham Memorial Mausoleum with military honors provided by the Wayne County Honor Guard. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Richmond Rose Garden, 33 South 7th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

John H. Pemberton

February 25, 1923 - January 29, 2018