Rest in Peace: Lee Hughes (Dad)

On August 23, 2019 my dad was called home to the Grand Architect of the Universe. He was 68 years young.

There are many things I can say about my dad but I’m not sure if they will do him justice. I want to thank him for teaching me how to stand with conviction, teaching me how to be a man, teaching me how to be a friend, being my first martial arts instructor, showing me why and how music can be so powerful, for helping me appreciate and love sports.

My sisters (Linda, Amy, and Crystal) are the heroes in this story because they took care of him 24/7 during his final days. Without their attention to detail, compassion, patience, will, and above all–the desire to be present, I don’t know if he would have made it as long as he did. Thank you and I love you.

I can’t begin to thank everyone for all the support my sisters and I received. This was the only post I referenced about his passing, and I didn’t plan on doing anything else. However, as time has gone by, I decided to write this quick blog.

His obituary:

Francis Lee Hughes, age 68, of Greenfield, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, August 23, 2019.

He was born May 21, 1951, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Francis Gordon and Mallie Mae (Jordan) Hughes.

He is survived by his children, Ronnie Hughes of Greenfield, Linda (John) Brown of Greenfield, Jason Hughes of Delaware, Amy (Dusty) Rhoads of Greenfield, and Crystal (Josh) Cloud of Hurricane, WV; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; close family friends Kristi Bockrath and Adam Reser; and mother-in-law and father-in-law Ed and Sharon Lewandoski.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Hughes, on March 23, 2018, and both parents.

Cremation will take place, and a private graveside service will be at the convenience of the family.

Link: Lee Hughes’ Obituary

RIP. We love you and we appreciate everything you did for us. You will be missed.