John Williams Hughes
June 6, 1939 — November 18, 2011
John Williams Hughes
John Williams Hughes
June 6, 1939 - November 18, 2011
John, born in Washington DC, lived in Alexandria, VA until graduating from George Washington High School. He served in the US Naval Reserve and the US Air Force Strategic Air Command, 40th Field Maintenance Squadron. He was a master mechanic; there was almost nothing he could not fix. He worked in a variety of positions in Kansas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Utah utilizing his mechanical skills.
He graduated from Kansas State University. He worked at the University of Virginia with radiology equipment and the University of North Carolina with computers and robotics before moving to Salt Lake City.
John was a lifelong learner and loved to read and expand his knowledge. He was a loving husband, a proud father and a close friend to many.
His parents, Rose Williams Hughes and John R Hughes, and his brother, James N Hughes preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Dana, and his son and wife, Michael and Asha. He will be missed by many who knew and loved him.
Special thanks to the many care providers from University Health Care and Silverado Hospice. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a donation to the Lung Health Research Center Attn: Laurie Brewster, 410 Chipeta Way # 221, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108 or Christ United Methodist Church.
The Memorial Service will be Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84109.
June 6, 1939 - November 18, 2011
John, born in Washington DC, lived in Alexandria, VA until graduating from George Washington High School. He served in the US Naval Reserve and the US Air Force Strategic Air Command, 40th Field Maintenance Squadron. He was a master mechanic; there was almost nothing he could not fix. He worked in a variety of positions in Kansas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Utah utilizing his mechanical skills.
He graduated from Kansas State University. He worked at the University of Virginia with radiology equipment and the University of North Carolina with computers and robotics before moving to Salt Lake City.
John was a lifelong learner and loved to read and expand his knowledge. He was a loving husband, a proud father and a close friend to many.
His parents, Rose Williams Hughes and John R Hughes, and his brother, James N Hughes preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Dana, and his son and wife, Michael and Asha. He will be missed by many who knew and loved him.
Special thanks to the many care providers from University Health Care and Silverado Hospice. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a donation to the Lung Health Research Center Attn: Laurie Brewster, 410 Chipeta Way # 221, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108 or Christ United Methodist Church.
The Memorial Service will be Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84109.
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