John L. Hoard Obituary

We bid farewell to John L. Hoard of Franklin, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 21, 2026 at the age of 88. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilson Hoard and Alice Hoard (Eads); his wife Brenda; and his children, John Keith Hoard and Lisa Hoard.

He is survived by: his children, Cheryl Foster (Brett) and Mark Hoard; his grandchildren, Courtney Barker-Devine (Rusty), Justin Sexson (Lauren), Caitlin Kessler (Dustin), Kimberly Deckard (Caleb), Kristen Yates (Mathew), Zachary Hoard, Alexia Balder and Jade Balder Hopkins; and his great grandchildren, Liam Engle, Zane Engle, Michael Sexson, Charlotte Kessler, Wren Sexson, Joshua Hoard, Scarlett Yates, Luca Deckard, Liliana Barker-Devine, Lillith Deckard, Amethyst Hoard, Asher Stapert, Jadalynn Conley and Jackson Fey.