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Hugh Richard “Rick” Van HoyPassing: August 6, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 9th @ 10:30 a.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, August 8th @ 4:00-8:00 pm

Saturday, August 9th @ 9:30-10:30 am

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Saturday, August 9th

MITCHELL — Hugh Richard “Rick” Van Hoy, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 1:28 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, with his family at his side.

He was born July 5, 1942, in Martin County to Hugh and Addie (Walton) Van Hoy.

He co-owned and retired from Van Hoy Inc., the heating and cooling company his father, mother and late brother, Mike, founded in 1969 in Bedford.

He graduated in 1960 From Sandborn High School and then entered the Army, where he served from 1960-61.

He was a member of American Legion Cecil Martin Post 250 in Mitchell, where he loved to spend time with friends, and a lifetime charter member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsmen’s Club.

He enjoyed the outdoors and sports, and he loved to play golf with his wife, Johnie, who passed away in 2012, and friends. Over the years, he also was a fisherman, bowler and pitched slowpitch softball until age 52.

In recent years, he filled the stomachs of family and friends with the fruits of his garden. His salsa — mild, medium and hot — has become legendary.

There are more than a few hikers around Lawrence County toting around the walking sticks he made and sold at Growby’s RTO Home Furnishings.

He loved his family, friends and having fun. He was a loyal fan of Indiana University basketball, the Indianapolis Colts and Pacers and baseball, particularly the St. Louis Cardinals.

He is survived by his children, son Shea Van Hoy and girlfriend Jessica Denson, Louisville, Ky., and daughter Misty Grow and husband Brian, Mitchell; sister Alice Isom and husband Kenneth, Mitchell; brother Robert Van Hoy, Mitchell; grandchildren Nicolas and Jayden Hayes, Mitchell; and several extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife Johnie; brother Mike Van Hoy; and sister Marilyn Ray; and his parents.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mitchell, with Brother Greg Isom officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery with military  honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial services can be made to White River Humane Society in Rick’s name.

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14 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Greg Henderzahs | Jeffersonville, IN
    Date: August 10, 2014
    I'm sorry for your loss. Your dad was much too young. I hope his death was peaceful. You and your family are in my prayers. Greg
  2. Guest: Dennis Tracy Myers | Foley, Al
    Date: August 10, 2014
    Sorry for the loss of rick he was a gentel soul allways greeted you with a smile remember all the happy things and the little ones that made you smile and they will help to comfort you in the sad times blessings to all the family dennis and tracy
  3. Guest: Judy Conover | Bedford, IN
    Date: August 9, 2014
    I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Judy and Neil Conover & Family.
  4. Guest: Carol Dawson | Jeffersonville, Indiana
    Date: August 8, 2014
    Shea, Your father sounds like a really good man; much like you. I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family have been included in a prayer for peace and strength as you deal with your grief. Sincerely, Carol Dawson
  5. Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: August 8, 2014
    Rick will most surely be missed by all who knew him & were lucky enough to receive the fruits of his garden. That was his great joy.. He & Johnie were good neighbors & it is a good feeling to know they are together again. So sorry to all of the families for your loss.
  6. Guest: Ed Nilson | MooresvilleIndiana
    Date: August 8, 2014
    Rick will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
  7. Guest: Ron walton | NewBraunfels, Tx78132
    Date: August 8, 2014
    I love Van Hoy family & it seems most of them are in Heaven now with their most loved ones. Rick & I bonded growing up as we were clsest in age as cousins. I wish I could be there to extend my condolences in person. My love to all family, I have many fond memories from all of you. I pray continued Peace of Christ be with you in this time of grief. My heart loses a little spiritual space here on earth as I learn of Rick's passing. I miss loved ones even when I have not seen them in. Long time.
  8. Guest: MaryLou Trego | TheVillages, FL32159
    Date: August 8, 2014
    My heart and prayers go out to all the family. I always liked Rick and will always remember his eyes and smile. I think he enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. God hold him in your loving arms. Rest in Peace.
  9. Guest: Phyllis pate | Jasper, in
    Date: August 8, 2014
    So sorry for the van hoy family. Rick will be missed
  10. Guest: Pat Atkinson | Orleans, IN
    Date: August 7, 2014
    Rick was a great person with a warm heart and a broad smile that will always be remembered. It is comforting to think of him and "J" reunited. Even in this time of sorrow may you be blessed with memories that celebrate Rick's life. Patti A.
  11. Guest: Hoosier Uplands Hospice | Mitchell, IN.
    Date: August 7, 2014
    We are so sorry for your loss of Rick, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless, Hoosier Uplands Hospice
  12. Guest: Jim and Kay Leinart | Seymour, Indiana
    Date: August 7, 2014
    Bob and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of Rick. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
  13. Guest: Christopher Hayes | Louisville, KY
    Date: August 7, 2014
    Shea and Jessica - so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, Shea. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
  14. Guest: Tony & Diane (Russell) Nugent | Mitchell, In.
    Date: August 6, 2014
    One of the best gardens in Mitchell! We will miss seeing you.