John Richard Aughinbaugh, Jr.

John Richard Aughinbaugh, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Medical Center Enterprise and went home to be with his Lord. John was born on May 6, 1930, in Gettysburg, PA, to John Richard Aughinbaugh, Sr. and Grace Ellen Herman Aughinbaugh. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlotte Gaskin Aughinbaugh, his son Michael and wife SueAnn, his brother Harry, his grandson Michael John, his granddaughter Holly, and his step-granddaughter Amelia. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews. John’s first career was with the United States Air Force, where he served 20 years and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served in the Vietnam War from 1968-69. After retiring from the military, he had a second career in civil service at Fort Rucker as a lead fire fighter. John was an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church for many years. He served with diligence, kindness, and humor and especially enjoyed the time he and Charlotte spent with his church’s senior adult group. Visitation is at 10 am CST on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 500 Alberta Street, Enterprise, AL., with the funeral following at 11 am. Burial will be with military honors at Meadowlawn Memorial Park. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 500 Alberta Street, Enterprise, AL 36330. Searcy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Richard Aughinbaugh, Jr., please visit our flower store.