Former Rochester resident,  John  “JP” Hudkins II, 25, Nappanee  passed away at 9:22 p.m. Wednesday, July 26.

On February 24, 1992, John Phillip “JP” Hudkins II was born in Logansport.  He was a treasured son of John and Shannon Smith Hudkins. Growing up as the oldest of three children, he shared his childhood with a sister Bailey and brother A.J.  With great pride he graduated from Rochester High School in 2010.  JP played centerfield for the Zebras men’s baseball team. He was talented with his abilities to cover the outfield  width and depth complimented by a strong arm throwing with superb accuracy to the bases or home plate.

Continuing his passion for baseball, JP played in a men’s league in Goshen and played league softball in Nappanee.  To relax he enjoyed hanging out with friends. JP’s favorite holiday was his birthday! He looked forward to celebrating this annual event with his family.

An avid Chicago Cub’s fan, JP thoroughly  enjoyed the 2016 season with pennant drive and the crowning of the Cubs as World Champions. He  enjoyed the adventure of travel. To no one’s amazement, his favorite destination was Wrigley Field.  A young man with a heart of gold,  JP fulfilled his  desire to help many  others through tissue donation.

Left to cherish JP’s memory are his parents John and Shannon Hudkins; sister, Bailey Hudkins; brother, A.J. Hudkins all of Rochester; fiancé Brandie Neilson and her daughter Brylee Ann White, Nappanee; maternal grandparents, Donna and Rick Watson of Logansport; paternal grandparents,  John and Dottie Hudkins, Rochester; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceding John in death is his paternal grandmother Phyllis Hudkins.

A celebration of the life of John “JP” Hudkins II will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1,  in the Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will officiate.  Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, July 31, and one hour prior to his service in the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.   Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to his family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.