Richard David Paugh

September 10, 1941 - December 21, 2020

Richard Paugh, 79 of Rushville, passed away on December 21, 2020 in Shelbyville. He was born on September 10, 1941 in Blocher, IN to the late Clarence Otto and Zetta Mae (Gates) Paugh. He married Grace (Whittaker) Paugh on August 11, 2018 and she survives. Richard was a member of Rushville Church of Christ. He did carpenter work all his life and there was nothing he couldn’t fix. Richard enjoyed collecting ships. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Gregory David Paugh of Rushville, Joseph Allen (Sharron) Paugh of New Salem, Brian (Angie) Paugh of Rushville; daughters, Jacqueline Thurston of Rushville and Deanna (Mike) Hall of Rushville; brothers, Clarence Leon (Gloria) Paugh of Rushville and Charles T. Paugh of Angola; sisters, Karen Paugh of Indianapolis and Marilyn (Rick) Crouch of Connersville. He will also be missed by 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, son, Richard Dean Paugh, brothers, Bob Paugh and Eddie Paugh, Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 11 AM in Rushville Church of Christ, with Pastor Jim Coyle presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family at 10 AM until the time of service in Rushville Church of Christ. Memorial contributions may be made out Rushville Church of Christ. Moster Mortuary is entrusted to the arrangements.