William Earl Hughes
Funeral Services for Mr. William Hughes planned for Wednesday are postponed due to weather conditions. and A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
William Earl Hughes, age 70, of 1104 Madison, died on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 6:45 PM in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Quincy, the son of Louis & Virginia (Newton) Hughes. He married Janet Bergman on October 13, 1962. She survives.
Mr. Hughes was a Senior Material Planner at Harris Corp until his retirement. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. William was a member of the Mart Heinen Club and an avid fan of the Quincy University Men’s and Women’s Basketball. He also enjoyed golfing and walking and was a Yankees and Celtics fan. William was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Diane Kemner and her husband Daniel, Mark Hughes and Tim Hughes and his wife Wendy all of Quincy.
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Kristie Musick and her husband Lance, Evan Kemner and Cayge Hughes.
TWO SISTERS: Roberta Vincent and her husband Gene and Sue Phillips and her husband Andrew.
In-LAWS: Doris Ann Dolan. William Bergman and his companion Barb Markey; Robert Bergman, Dennis Bergman and his wife Rachel, David Bergman and his wife Kathy.
Many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews along with other relatives also survive.
William was preceded in death by his father, Louis Hughes, his mother, Virginia Leckbee, and a nephew Scot Phillips.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Hughes Family will meet with friends following the mass at the Knights of Columbus from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or to the Mart Heinen Club at Quincy University.
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Janet and family. I was so shocked to hear about Bill. I really enjoyed working with and for him at Motorola and Harris.I am sure I was a very big pain in his side somstimes,at least I kept him on his toes.Take care and I’ll call, you later Janet. Bonnie
Janet, Dave and I am sorry for your loss. We both worked with Bill at Harris ,and we have nothing but kind thoughts of him. He was a great person and will be missed. Cheryl & Dave Koontz
worked with bill at harris for many years,he was a good man,my thougths and prayers go out to you and your family.
my thougts and prayers are with you and your family i worked with bill at harris
Janet,Family; I an truely sorry to hear that my step-broter died.I would of been there for the services but just hear about it today. I will truely miss bill, because he looked so much like dad. Please keep in touch with me.janice
Jan and family, We are so sorry to hear about Bill passing away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Don and Nancy Kelly
Bobbie, Sue and the Hughes family:
Sorry for your loss. Your families are in my prayers. Even though I didn’t see Bill much whenever I did he always said Hi. Bobbie Mom told me about your loss. She is very sorry she can not attend visitation due to the weather.
Sandy Newton Fairchild
Bobbe, My prayers are with you & your family on the loss of your brother. Debbie