John Carl Hymes

John Carl Hymes, 76, of Hamilton, passed away at 10:02 AM Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

John was born September 5, 1948, the son of Frederick and Joy (Rupp) Hymes in Keokuk, Iowa. In 1968, he joined the U.S. Army in Artillery. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1970 as a Specialist 4. He was united in marriage to Betty Agnew in Hamilton on March 14, 1969. John was employed for 32 years at Henniges in Keokuk, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom season and was a long-time member of the Hamilton Jaycees. He especially enjoyed evening drives with his wife looking for deer and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife, Betty, of Hamilton; daughter, Carla Hymes of Hamilton; a son, Brian (Stacy) Hymes of Montrose, Iowa; grandchildren, Amanda, Deseree’ (William), Alysha (Jacob), Brandon (Halee), Matthew (Haley) and Kristina; great grandchildren, Camren, Ethan, Brooklyn, Oakley, Emmalyn, Adeline, Mason and Ethan; two brothers, Greg (Patty) Hymes of Warsaw, Russ Hymes of Donnellson; a sister, Francis Leffler of Carthage; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddy and Joy; a sister, Ella; and a brother, Jerry.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army and Hancock County Honor Guard. Family will meet friends from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Hancock County Honor Guard. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.