Clarence Paugh Passes at Age 86

Clarence “JR” Leon Paugh, 86, of Rushville, Indiana, passed away on October 21, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 29, 1936 in Jefferson County, Indiana to the late Clarence Otto Paugh, Sr. and Zetta Mae (Gates) Paugh. JR married Gloria Mae (Horky) Kunze Paugh on September 10, 1977, and she survives. He attended the Webb, New Salem, Arlington, Laurel, Blocher, Vienna, Deputy, Morristown, Austin, and Henryville high schools. JR was honorably discharged in 1963 from the United States Army Reserves. JR was employed at International Furniture, Delon’s D W, and retired after thirty years at Ford Motor Company — Indianapolis as a technician. He was a proud lifelong Democrat; he served on Rush County Election Board and was precinct committeeman. JR was member of St. Matthias Episcopal Church, UAW local 1111, Eagles Arie 2036 (Golden) Age Past Club Master, and Scout Leader, Pack 27.

In addition to his wife, Gloria, he is survived by his sons, Kenneth Kunze of St. Paul, Rodney (Kathy) Kunze of Greensburg, Indiana, and Scott Paugh of Fern Park, Florida; daughter, Tammy (Eric) Fox of Red Lodge, Montana; brother, Charles T. Paugh of Angola; and sisters, Karen Paugh of Connersville and Marilyn Crouch of Connersville. He will also be missed by his five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Clarence is preceded in death by his parents; son, Randy Paugh; former wife, Nancy (Bane) Paugh; and brothers, Richard Paugh, Bob Paugh, and Eddie Paugh.

Services were held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Moster Mortuary, with Pastor Jamey Paugh presiding. Burial was held in East Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rush County Democrat Party or Rush County Senior Center.