Phillip Dewayne Hough, 78, of Geneva, Indiana passed away peacefully at his residence on February 23, 2026.

Phillip was born on September 23, 1947, in Geneva, Indiana to the late Robert and Crystal (Grogg) Hough. He graduated from Geneva High School, Class of 1965, and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Following his military service, Phillip worked for many years in local industry, including Home Dairy, New Door in Geneva, and Standard Brush & Broom in Portland for ten years. He later worked with Geneva Harvestland Co-op for ten years and devoted much of his life to farming in the Geneva and Bryant communities.

On July 16, 1971, Phillip married his beloved wife, Deborah (Norton) Hough, who survives.

Phillip enjoyed farming, building projects, and caring for his ponies, goats, and cows. He cherished family gatherings and was deeply devoted to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hough; sons, Richard Hough of Geneva, Shane Hough of Bryant, IN, and Jason Hough of Michigan City, IN; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Phillip is also survived by his siblings, Judy Darlene Kelly of Bluffton, IN, Michael Lee Hough of Geneva, IN, Brenda (Rick) Lea of Portland, and Roger Hough of Alexandria, IN.

He was preceded in death by his son - Wesley Hough, and his sister - Wanda Langston.

A calling for family and friends will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home, in Geneva, IN. Followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Downing and Glancy Funeral Home, with Johnny Everidge officiating. Burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the Geneva VFW and the Berne American Legion.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, IN.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com