John D. “JD” Largent, 93, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026, at Ripley Crossing in Milan, Indiana.
JD was born on January 9, 1933, in Ohio, the son of the late John E. and Inez Cole Largent.
JD was a 1952 graduate of Aurora High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriner Club, and Korean War Veterans, where he served as commander for many years. JD and his brother, Tommy, were honored for their service as “Hometown Heroes” at a Cincinnati Reds game on July 24, 2018.
JD served as Mayor of Aurora from 1972 through 1975. During his tenure, he transformed the Cochran dump into a baseball field, known as Largent Field, where baseball, softball, and soccer games have been enjoyed by generations. He was also a member of the Aurora Lions Club during the 1970s.
Throughout his working career, JD was employed by Monsanto and the Dillsboro Post Office and was co-owner of Iron City Beer.
JD loved mowing the yard and took great pride in keeping it immaculate. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether walking in the woods or riding his Gator. He and Donna especially enjoyed splitting wood together. In his younger years, JD and his wife, Donna, rode motorcycles and logged thousands of miles on the road. He owned many vintage cars over the years and enjoyed attending local car shows. JD also loved auctions and yard sales, always searching for a hidden treasure. He collected paperweights and amassed a collection of more than 100. A devoted dirt track racing fan, JD was the biggest supporter of his son JD’s racing career and proudly served as part of his pit crew.
JD is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna (Morling) Largent; children, JD (Angel) Largent, Linda Baker (Bill Butte), Kathi Prarat, and Debbie (Greg) Kleinholz; grandchildren, Aaron Baker, Casey Baker, Travis Butte, Jennifer (Mike) Wallace, Tina (Travis) Myers, Jason M. (Megan) Largent, Jason D. (Julie) Largent, Shane (Tina) McHenry, Shelby (Jeremiah) Mellott, and Jacob Kleinholz; as well as many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces, and nephews.
JD was preceded in death by his parents, John and Inez Largent; his brother, Tommy Largent; and his great-grandson, Trent Myers.
Friends and family will be received on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Aurora Lions Club. A Masonic service will be held at 3:30 p.m., with funeral services scheduled for 4:00 pm with Pastor Jackie Apted officiating.
Military services will be conducted by the Southeastern Indiana Honor Guard.
A graveside service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at River View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Southeastern Indiana Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be shared at www.youngfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, 219 Mechanic Street, Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 926-1450.