"Hey Grandpa, I know this is a little late, but of late Ive taken interest for the sake of my dad ( your son ) I just want you to know I love you so much. I was only three when you passed, and I wish I could have gotten to know you better. Love you Grandpa."
In loving memory of
Michael E. Hughes
October 13, 1947 - September 5, 2008
Michael Hughes, age 60, of Washington passed away at 7:30 a.m. Friday at his residence. Born October 13, 1947 he was the son of Paul and Mamie A (Thurston) Hughes. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Chruch and had been in construction management for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Letha (Moore) Hughes, whom he married July 30, 2008; three sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick M. and Danielle Hughes of Billings, Montana, Sean and Gretchen Hughes of North Vernon, and Justin Hughes at home; four brothers, Harold J. Hughes of Greenwood, Gerald Hughes and Richard Hughes both of Indianapolis, and Bill Hughes of Washington; two sisters, Wilma Delaney of Columbus, and Rosemary Mouzin of Vincennes; three grandchildren; three step-daughters, Annika Day of Norman, OK, Erica Cook of Stillwater, OK, and Veronica Ready of Charleston, IL; and six step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ann (Hornaday) Hughes; his parents; and one brother, Eddie Hughes. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Corning. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ed Lee Mortuary with a wake service at 3:30 p.m. Online condolences may be made a www.edleemortuary.com
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"It's been a year and a half now since you have been gone. But there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss you. I wish you were here to see your grandsons grow up. They're great boys and I know you'd be real proud of them. Anyway, I love and miss you, Dad."