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Richard J. "Rick" Hughes, II
NEW CONCORD: Richard J. "Rick" Hughes, II (54) of New Concord passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Beckett House after a short battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). He faced his diseases with grace and courage. Rick was born February 11, 1963 to Dick and Marti (McLees) Hughes. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying the sport of hunting, particularly deer, with his father and Uncle Bob; and in later years with his son. He also enjoyed fishing with his children. He was a fan of all sports, following the Cleveland sports teams, the Cincinnati Reds, and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He played baseball throughout his early teens and was a starter on the John Glenn Golf Team.
Rick was an employee of Colgate-Palmolive and a volunteer EMT with the New Concord Fire Dept. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, #867, where he also volunteered many hours serving as Sergeant at Arms, Jr. Governor, and Rookie of the year; both at local and state levels. He shared a love of reading with his mom, especially the novels of Stephan King. He loved teaching his son Billiards and poker, and also playing cards, Bingo, board games, and practical jokes with his friends and family. He had a special affinity and love for all animals, particularly dogs and horses; showing the latter during his 4-H years and volunteering as Ring Master at the Muskingum County Fair.
He leaves behind to mourn him his parents, his beloved children, daughter, Whitney Hughes, son, Dallas Hughes, his sister Heidi Hughes, his unborn grandson, several aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends, and his loving companion, Kathi Culp. Rick was predeceased by both sets of grandparents, and aunt, and three uncles. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Animal Shelter of Muskingum County, 1430 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701. In accordance with his wishes a cremation has taken place.
Friends and family may visit the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 from 2 to 5PM. A private graveside service will be held at a future date. The family owes a special thanks to the staff of the Interim Hospice Care of the Beckett House for their kindness and gentle care in Rick's final days.
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Sponsored by Farus Funeral Home of New Concord.
I have fun with rick for many years canal winchester cross county and track and field Pennsylvania trip special Olympics and more Ryan
Ryan Holliday
April 2, 2018
You are truly missed, my friend. ALS is such a horrid disease. I truly don't know why I'm still here. I will see you on the other side. God bless you. <3
Katy Sunsine
January 3, 2018
Marti, Dick, Heidi, Whitney and Dallas:
We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I have fond memories of spending time on summer vacation with cousins Rick and Heidi during childhood,
Love always, your nephew/cousin from Austin, Texas
Don Neal
October 17, 2017
Condolences to father and family members.
Lester Garber
Family Friend
October 16, 2017
Loved being one of your nurses and
Talking football
Alice Sines
October 14, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Vicky Holt
October 14, 2017
I worked with Rick at Colgate. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Steve and Jere Kay Gardner
October 13, 2017
SOOO sad to hear about Rick's passing at such a young age and having all the pain/discomfort he suffered! Our family all send our love and prayers. Greg (in CA) says he remembers the fun times they used to have together and Stephanie remembers the fun times with Heidi also!
We send lots of love and hugs!
Charlene & Fred McFee
October 13, 2017
I will miss you my friend
Cindy (Dodson) Rose
October 13, 2017
Rick will be missed by all.Sounds like he had a lot of his Dad and Grandpa West in his Zest for life.
Phyllis Heineman
October 13, 2017
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