Obituary of John Edward Hughes

Boca Raton, FL John Edward Hughes, Jr. died August 8, 2002 at his home in Boca Raton, Florida. He was born February 26, 1918 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Preceding him in death were his parents John Edward Hughes and Edna Kramer Hughes. He attended the Elizabeth City schools and was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. During World War II he served in the United States Navy, continuing a career with the Navy following the War, retiring as a full Commander. Before moving to Florida, he maintained a home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for many years. Besides his many friends, he is survived by six first cousins; Elizabeth Hughes Falardeau of Rochester, New York, Betty Griffin Ingram of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, William Edward Griffin, Jr. of Herford, North Carolins, Ann Ray Kramer Hillier of Bluefield, West Virginia, Virgilia Leggett Church of Henderson, North Carolina, and Jean Leggett Shuping of Raleigh, North Carolina. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 2:00 PM in the Old Hollywood Cemetery, the Allen Kramer lot, with the Rev. Fredericka Steenstra officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to Christ Episcopal Church in Elizabeth City, or a charity of your choice. The family may be contacted through Mrs. Betty G. Ingram. 2121 Rivershore Road, Elizabeth City or Mrs. Ann K. Hillier, 1016 Dogwood Lane, Bluefield, West Virginia 24701. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Twiford’s Funeral Home September 25, 2002 PO Drawer 405 Phone 252-335-4395 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Fax 252-335-4329