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Aaron Clayton Hughes

Goshen, Indiana

1975 - 2006

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Mr. Aaron Clayton Hughes, age 31, of Goshen, Kentucky, fromerly of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on July 7, 1975, in Madison, Indiana, the son of Nathan Eugene Hughes & Sandy Kay (Wainscott) Tingle. Aaron was raised in Vevay & was a 1994 graduate of Switzerland County High School. He was employed with Wiseman's Log Homes before entering the United States Marines Corps in August of 1995. He was a recruiter in Bowling Green, Kentucky, from 2000, until he was honorably discharged in January of 2003. Aaron was employed as a furnace operator with Gallatin Steel from April of 2002, until his death. Aaron enjoyed his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, sporting clays, target shooting, golf , softball & basketball. He was a loving father, brother & son. Aaron was a member of the Vevay American Legion Post #185 & the Vevay Assembly. Aaron died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 1:16 am in Goshen, Kentucky. A LOVING FAMILY Aaron will be missed by his wife: Laura Jeane Hughes of Goshen, Kentucky; his daughters: Kodi Hughes of Goshen, Kentucky; Aalyeah Mary Jo Hughes of Goshen, Kentucky; his son: Aaron Clayton Hughes, II of Goshen, Kentucky; his step-daughter: Tiffany Morgan Brooks of Goshen, Kentucky; his father & step-mother: Nathan & Donna Hughes of Vevay, Indiana; his mother & step-father: Sandy & Freddie Tingle; his brothers: Wade Hughes & his wife: Amy of Vevay, Indiana; Nelson Hughes of Vevay, Indiana; his sister: Keisha Morton & her husband: Brian of Vevay, Indiana; his aunt: Iretta Wainscott of Vevay, Indiana; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Theodore "Ted" & Mary Jo Hughes; Noah & Willena Wainscott; Bill & Callie Keesee. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11:00 am, by Rev. Howard Wade at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call 4:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana. SPECIAL SERVICES Full military rites will be conducted by the United States Marine Corp Honor Guard at the Vevay Cemetery MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Fund for Aaron's Children. Cards are available at the funeral home.

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I was Aaron's Section Leader on our deployment when he was a Marine. I often think about him and how positive he was regarding just about anything. No one in my 20 year career taught me more about leading men than Aaron did. He was an exceptional man and person. His loss is truly profound. To his children I would tell them their dad was a special man, full of energy and life. He cared deeply about them, he cared deeply about those around him. To give you just one small example of the...

Aaron brought me into the Marine Corps and believed in me even when I didn't know what I wanted to do. He was a good guy to know and a great friend to have, I am deeply saddened to hear that he has passed on. I would like to send his family my best though I did not know them personally! I am truly lucky to have known Sgt Hughes, without him I never would have had a chance to work at the Presidential Helicopter Squadron on Marine One! Thanks Sgt Hughes
Cpl Sara Roe USMC Centertown, KY

I think of Aaron daily. He was my best friend for many years. We grew up playing all summer, walking to school daily, goofing off on the weekends, and running around doing things that made great memories.

When I enlisted in the Marines I thought I would be alone in that journey and soon after Aaron enlisted. We spent a wonderful Thanksgiving together in NC before he went to Japan. We enjoyed the evening by dusting off old memories and talking about what the journey ahead...

Nathan, we are so sorry for your loss. Aaron was a friend who I had lost touch with over the years and I missed his friendship deeply. We are praying for you and your family

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

WHEN I FIRST HEARD I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE NEWS.YOU HAVE ALL BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF AARON. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON!

Aaron was a big part of our family for many years. He will be greatly missed. Sandy,Wade,Nathan, and families you are in our every prayer and know if you ever need anything just call. Aaron left behind a priceless gift. His children and Aaron will live on forever through those precious kids. They are truly gifts from God.

Aaron will always be a part of the fond memories I have of high school, the basketball team and good friends. I remember his grin from ear to ear and his good natured personality. He will truly be missed by those whose paths crossed his. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.