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John C. Carhart

April 17, 1948 — July 20, 2023

Oxford, NY

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John Carhart, age 75, died surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  John was born in Oxford on April 17, 1948, to the late Earl and Ora Carhart.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Kimberly Lillie Carhart; his stepson, Andrew Allen Head; grandson Dylan Allen Demuth; brothers Duane (Tom) Carhart, Everett Carhart, and Robert Carhart; sisters Doris Carhart, Laura Jean (Dan Downey), and Eleanor Carr (Charlie Carr). 

John served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and worked for 23 years as a Corrections Officer at Camp Pharsalia.  He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Peggy Ross-Head-Carhart; former wife, Trudy (Gregg) Huggins; sons John Carhart Jr., and Chad (Tabatha) Carhart; daughters, Jaimie (Jeff) Hammond, Brandi McEwan (Benedict), and Mallory (Evan) Bates; stepchildren Jennifer Brooks, and Rebecca (Joe) Barrows; grandchildren Tyler and Lacey Hammond, Mirrah Stewart, Audrey and Waylon Bates, Lauren Wright, Kaleb, Jonas, and Pyper McEwan, Everett Tompkins, Andrea Head, Alexa, James, Braelynn, and Lynkon Barrows, and Jazmine (Zak) Brooks, Carson and Dalton Rider; Brother-in-law Tim (Mary) Ross.

John was a loving father, a giving friend, and the best husband.  He enjoyed spoiling his grandkids, tinkering in the garage, and helping anyone who needed it.  John told the best stories and was a great musician. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. 

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at Behe Funeral Home, starting with family from 12:30-1:00PM and friends from 1:00-3:00PM. The funeral will take place at 3:00PM with a full military burial service at Riverview Cemetery directly following the services. Friends and family may share memories and condolences by visiting www.behefuneralhome.com.

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Visitation

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Behe Funeral Home Inc

21 Main St, Oxford, NY 13830

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

3:00 - 3:45 pm (Eastern time)

Behe Funeral Home Inc

21 Main St, Oxford, NY 13830

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Burial

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

3:45 - 4:15 pm (Eastern time)

Military Honors

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