Victor L. Phares, 84 of rural Hudson, Indiana, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 18, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Victor was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, in Waynedale, Indiana, to Elston Guy and Marie T (Rawligh) Phares. His 8th birthday was also on Easter Sunday and was remembered as a special day by his family. He attended Albion High School and helped build the Methodist Church in Albion with his father who was a carpenter. On December 24, 1955, he married D. June Wilhelm. They were married in the Albion Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on October 3, 1995. Surviving from that marriage are three children, Debra (Todd) Taylor of Bryan, Ohio, Michael Phares of Auburn, and Ronald (Rose) Phares of Angola; 11 grandchildren, Misty (Matt) King of Bryan, Ohio, Mandy (Doug) Hanna of Bryan Ohio, James (Bobbie) Phares of Trenton, Tennessee, Michael (Danielle) Phares Lebanon, Tennessee, Andrew (Tory) Phares of Auburn, Penny (Rachel) Kunkle of Fort Wayne, Ronald Phares of Fort Wayne, Eric (Kari) Phares of Fort Wayne, Devin (Kascha) Phares of Casselberry, Florida, April Scoble-James of Lowell, Michigan, and Jake (Ashley) Wilhelm of Ashley; 24 great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. On August 24, 1996, he married Donna Wilhelm and she survives, along with five stepchildren Theresa (Jack) Osborn of Angola, Terry (Linda) Wilhelm of Hudson, Tammy Hinkley of Angola, Tommy (Deb) Wilhelm of Ashley, and Tim (Kathy) Wilhelm of Butler and 10 step grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild Vic was a truck driver for over 50 years. He loved driving truck and got to see most of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He loved his family and enjoyed hearing about the great-grandkids sporting events and watching videos of them playing. He enjoyed tinkering with woodworking and making gifts for family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening and always had lots of produce to share. Last fall his son Ron took him to hear Daniel O'Donnell, his favorite singer and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. It was a lifelong dream to get to see him in person. Everyone will miss Victor. He did not know a stranger and was a friend to all. Funeral services will be Friday, February 25, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson with Pastor Sam Weimer officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Preferred memorials may be directed to the family for funeral expenses. Share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com