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W.E. Hughes Obituary

W.E. "Bill" Hughes passed away January 20, 2012 at 96 years young.Born in Brownsville Pa. he grew up in nearby Amity Pa. until attending college at the University of Alabama. He joined the Army as a Reserve for a one year term until Dec. 7th 1941 changed that commitment. He became an Officer and commanded a Anti Aircraft Battery of the 535th . He landed at Normandy on D-Day and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge. He earned 5 Battle stars , a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during the campaign. After the war he returned to Pa. and married Mavis Sloan of Iowa. They moved to Florida near his parents, to the Fishing town of Everglades City where he worked up to Manage the Everglades Seafood Co. He became a member of Tamiami Trail Lodge # 242 and stayed involved with the community there until he moved his family to Naples where he managed Oleum Corp. After retiring from Oleum he became one of the Directors of First Bank of Immokalee until age 70. Still not ready to quit, he became a Teller at the Naples Ft Myers Greyhound Track until age 88 where he used his gift for gab and sense of humor to set even the sorest of losers mind at ease.Bill was proceeded in death by his parents William and Emma, Sister Jane And Beloved Wife Mavis. He is survived by his three sons William "Butch" (Ilona), Robert "Skeeter", and Richard "Ricky" (Carol), four Grand-daughters Kimberly Sandstrom (Shawn), Kristi Rench (Brian), Leslie Anderson (Chris) and Stephanie Mathews (Micah) along with five Great Grandchildren Ashley, Makenzie, Devin, Brianna and soon to arrive Easton.He served his family and country with love, loyalty and a zest for life with laughter, and he died a proud Alumni of his National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team. He will be missed but not forgotten. The family will receive friends from 11:00a.m. – 12:00 on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, where funeral services will follow at 12 noon.Any donations in his memory can be made to Tidewell Hospice Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota FL. 34238.Interments will be at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens.

Published by Bradenton Herald on Jan. 27, 2012.
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I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Mr. Hughes at First Bank of Immokalee. Mr. Hughes was not only a good friend but a lifesaver back in our days at the Bank, I knew when something didn't look or feel right while working a long day in the drive thru I knew I could pick up the phone and he would be right there to the rescue. He was a wonderful Man who loved and treated everyone special. I will dearly miss him and my Annual Christmas cards which meant a lot every year, and I missed getting this past Christmas. Our condolences goes out to the family at this difficult time. I will miss him!

Becky Adame

January 28, 2012

I worked at First Bank of Immokalee with "Wild Bill" Hughes. I loved him like the grandfather I never had, in fact he walked me down the aisle when I got married. I looked forward every year for a Christmas card from him and this year didn't get one so I was afraid I had lost a very GOOD friend. He touched alot of lives, and we LOVED him. May the LOVE of GOD bring peace to his family in their time of loss. I know he's in Heaven with Mavis. Rest in Peace my friend.

Lynn Dick

January 28, 2012

Butch,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. What a great man!! I always enjoyed my visits with him. I can not help remembering the morning he was sittting in Casa Mio at 4:00 AM telling me you would not get up & fix him breakfast!

Larry Ritchie

January 27, 2012

Even though we only saw you a few times, we knew you had an important legacy to leave. You are now with the love of your life once more. May you enjoy the time with Mavis & God for all eternity, Rest in peace gentle soul. You have a wonderful family here to take care of everything. Butch, Rick , Skeeter & family may you know the peace of God that only He can give. Love, Robin, Jan & Lisa

January 26, 2012

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Blessed you with a loving man and now he is in Our loving Fathers' arms. May your memories bring smiles to your face and a warmth in your hearts.
Mark and Mary

January 25, 2012

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. Your father had a great life, and touched many hearts. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Warren & Sharon Rench

Warren Rench

January 25, 2012

Skeeter, Butch, Ricky and families, so sorry to read about your dad's passing. Take comfort in the many years you had with him, you have memories to last a life time, this is such a special time to reflect in them. I last saw Bill when I was in FL a few years ago, I enjoyed the visit with him and Skeeter.

Shirley formerly of Naples

Shirley Cloar

January 25, 2012

Gramps, we are going to miss you so much, breakfast won't be the same on Saturday morning! Rest in peace I love you.

Deane

January 24, 2012

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