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Hugh Alexander Hedges

Hugh Hedges Obituary

Hugh Alexander Hedges, 40, passed away from leukemia at his home in Houston on July 1, 2006. Born in Denver, Colorado March 30, 1966, Hugh grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and Covina, California before moving with his family to Houston in 1981. He graduated from Klein High School in 1984, attended Galveston Community College. Hugh loved music, fine food, golf and poker almost as much as beloved the beach. Throughout his adolescence he was an avid tennis player and championship baseball pitcher, Hugh was a loyal friend, excellent cook and entertaining personality. He was a fierce champion of the underdog to the end of his life. Preceded in death by his father, Howard "Buzz" Hedges, he is survived by his mother, Cecelia Hedges; sisters Melissa Rankin and her husband, Doug; Holly Turkington and her husband, Sam; his maternal grandmother, Glennice Williams; his aunts, Sherry Williams, Carol Lee Waring and Blanche Welch; his uncles, Walt Williams, Gene Schaezler, and Larry Resek; and a host of beloved cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday. July 8, 2006 at 1:OOp.m. at Unity Church of Christianity, 2929 Unity Drive, Houston Texas 77057. Hugh will live in our hearts forever, eternally missed, never forgotten.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 7, 2006.

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Mark Brosnan

May 4, 2022

I just read the news on this website. I grew up with Hugh as we went to Sierra Vista Jr. High in Covina, Calif. He was always fun to be around as we played jokes on one another on a regular basis. We had some good times together especially when he and I drove each other`s bicycles into a friend`s pool right after 8th grade graduation. Good times with him and I will always remember his great sense of humor.

Laurence Day

July 17, 2006

To all of Hugh's family, we know how much you are missing Hugh and our hearts go out to you.

With love from the Day Family

Essie Brown

July 16, 2006

Cecelia

I work for CPS and recently heard about your son. I use to work in Lea King's unit years ago when I met you. I thought you were a wonderful person. I am sending my heartfelt condolences, and you and your family are in my prayers.



Children's Protective Services

Bessy Bonilla

July 9, 2006

Cecelia and Family:



My prayers are with you. May God comfort you in your hour of need.

Marty and Mary Sanders

July 9, 2006

Marty and I are deeply saddened over Hugh's passing. We have such fond momories of Hugh as a little, adorable boy when you were living on Vermont St.and we on Marshall. Those were good times, but hard times. Would that we could revisit all the good times and eleminate all that is sorrowful. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. We will keep you in our prayers.

Barbara Haney

July 8, 2006

When I think of you Hugh, I always remember that sardonic smile and keen sense of humor. You were loved and will remain in my heart forever with fondness. My sincerest sympathies to your family - Barbara

Penny Mooney

July 7, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my prayers.

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