Clyde Hughes
August 6, 2007
Clyde Hughes, age 84 died Monday, August 6, 2007 at The Toledo Hospital.? Born May 11, 1923 in Ivel, KY, he enjoyed all outdoor sports and activities.? In his life time he coached Little League, was active in the Boy Scouts, serving as the founding Scout Master of Troop 100 in Lexington, OH.? He enjoyed hunting and fishing until he could no longer participate in them.? He was a life member of the Columbus Lodge #30 F & AM and belonged to the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo. ? He was discharged from the U.S. Navy before World War II but continued to serve by building aircraft with the Curtis-Wright Aircraft Co. in Columbus, OH and serving in the Ohio National Guard. ? He was employed by Columbia Gas for 32 years serving in many positions and retiring in 1985 as Superintendent of the Toledo Garage. ? He was a dedicated husband and father.? Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Betty; sons, Patrick (Kathy), David (Marti), Steven and Kip Hughes; sister Gladys Cantees on Logan, WV; grandchildren, Jennifer Hughes, Bradley (Jennifer) Hughes, Emily Hughes, Christopher Hughes and Brittany Hughes.? ? The family will receive friends from 3-8 PM Friday at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue where the Lucas County Memorial Lodge will conduct services at 7 PM.? Interment at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery will be private.? ? Any tributes may be made in the form of contributions to the Shriners Burn Hospital.
Clyde Hughes, age 84 died Monday, August 6, 2007 at The Toledo Hospital.? Born May 11, 1923 in Ivel, KY, he enjoyed all outdoor sports and activities.? In his life time he coached Little League, was active in the Boy Scouts, serving as the founding... View Obituary & Service Information