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Pastor Ralph P. Hughes

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Ralph Hughes Obituary

Hughes, Pastor Ralph P. age 99, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He died quietly in his sleep at home. A celebration of Pastor Hughes' life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Pineview Mennonite Church, 4415 Swaffer Rd., Vassar, Michigan. Mr. Hughes was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 25, 1916, the son of Ralph and Lorene (Pike) Hughes. He married Margaret Covill on August 31, 1936. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2004. Pastor Hughes served several churches in Kentucky and Michigan during his long life of ministry. His last pastorate being the Assembly of God in Clio, Michigan, which he served for 29 years. As a journeyman electrician, Mr. Hughes worked on civil defense projects during World War II. He also drove school bus and worked in maintenance for Clio Schools until his retirement. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Barbara (Ed) Louton of South Africa, Nancy (Ron) Thayer of Flushing; son, Ralph Steven (Sendy) Hughes of Mt. Morris; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Hughes was also preceded in death by his son, Jonathan in 1991 and brothers, Norwood and Dale Hughes.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Sep. 7 to Sep. 11, 2016.

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Ed Korunes

September 22, 2016

Bro. Hughes, who I greatly admired and who inspired me during my teen years. God surely blessed you.

Nancy Elwood Walters

September 17, 2016

Wonderful memories of our families in church together. I always remember you all with love.May God comfort you in this great loss.

betty Pace, Adams

September 9, 2016

truly a Man of God,,,,,,my pastor since I was 12 years old.... I will always treasure what I learned from this man and his family.......it still affects my life today.........Rejoice he is in heaven and will get his just reward for being faithful to God,love and prayers to the family

Bonnie Elwood-McMillin

September 9, 2016

So very sorry for your loss of such an amazing man. I hadn't seen him since I was a 9 year old child and then saw him about 10 years ago at a funeral. We sat and visited and he looked at me and said "I love you". Thank your Margaret for sharing your grandpa with me when we were children.

Valerie Louton

September 8, 2016

Faith, Honor, Integrity - My Grandpa

Leonard Nicholas

September 8, 2016

Ralph Hughes, my mentor, my encouragement and the man who personally launched my spiritual life and ministry will be greatly missed. I have wonderful memories of the family and my spiritual journey which began in their living room over 60 years ago. Rest now my brother and enjoy the rewards of your labor.

Larry & Elinor Nicholas

September 8, 2016

Sorry for your loss but can hear the rejoicing going on in Heaven with those he ministered to while down here on earth he was a good Pastor will remember him always

September 7, 2016

Dear Ralph: You were a treasured friend with a vibrant sense of humor. I loved to share the "old days" of the church with you.

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