John William Hughes Sr.
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John William Hughes Sr., 78, of Kettering, formerly of New Vienna, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness. His loving family was at his side.
John is now reunited with his sweetheart of 59 years, Mary Jo Hughes, who passed away Sept. 2, 2022.
John was born Aug. 28, 1944 to Fred and Gwen Hughes.
John was a hardworking family man who loved farming and truck driving. In his younger years, he worked at Wells and Buckeye Molding. Though he loved trucking, he didn’t like to be away from his family, so he began working with his father-in-law on his farm and eventually took over. In later years, he drove livestock trucks.
John loved his family and was always there when needed. He leaves them all with hilarious memories of his “eloquent” sayings. They are sure he is looking down on them now spouting off a few of those.
John is survived by his daughter, Marta Tashan (Bora) of Kettering; his son, John William Hughes Jr. aka Bill (Shelley) of Lynchburg; his grandchildren, LeAnn Hackney (Kent) of New Vienna, Bradley Hughes (Elizabeth) of Washington C.H., Christopher Hughes (Marissa) of Wilmington and Aris Tashan of Kettering; great-grandchildren, Peyton Garen, Leila Hughes, Janelle Capehart, Brody Hackney, Cooper Thompson, Aiden Hughes and Bryn Hughes; and a brother, David Hughes, New Vienna.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Hughes.
The family will have a graveside service at the New Vienna Cemetery at a later date. Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family.
Those who knew John well knew that he had a soft, giving heart. This holiday season, please consider buying a gift or meal for a needy child or family in John's memory.
To leave an online condolence, please visit http://www.arehart-brown.com, or see the Brown Funeral Home Facebook page.
John is now reunited with his sweetheart of 59 years, Mary Jo Hughes, who passed away Sept. 2, 2022.
John was born Aug. 28, 1944 to Fred and Gwen Hughes.
John was a hardworking family man who loved farming and truck driving. In his younger years, he worked at Wells and Buckeye Molding. Though he loved trucking, he didn’t like to be away from his family, so he began working with his father-in-law on his farm and eventually took over. In later years, he drove livestock trucks.
John loved his family and was always there when needed. He leaves them all with hilarious memories of his “eloquent” sayings. They are sure he is looking down on them now spouting off a few of those.
John is survived by his daughter, Marta Tashan (Bora) of Kettering; his son, John William Hughes Jr. aka Bill (Shelley) of Lynchburg; his grandchildren, LeAnn Hackney (Kent) of New Vienna, Bradley Hughes (Elizabeth) of Washington C.H., Christopher Hughes (Marissa) of Wilmington and Aris Tashan of Kettering; great-grandchildren, Peyton Garen, Leila Hughes, Janelle Capehart, Brody Hackney, Cooper Thompson, Aiden Hughes and Bryn Hughes; and a brother, David Hughes, New Vienna.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Hughes.
The family will have a graveside service at the New Vienna Cemetery at a later date. Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family.
Those who knew John well knew that he had a soft, giving heart. This holiday season, please consider buying a gift or meal for a needy child or family in John's memory.
To leave an online condolence, please visit http://www.arehart-brown.com, or see the Brown Funeral Home Facebook page.