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Basil Hughes Obituary
Basil D. Hughes Sr., 81, of Venango Township died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday at Clarion Hospital after an illness.
Born Dec. 9, 1921, in Eau Claire, he was the son of Homer and Gladys Sedwick Hughes.
He attended the Open Door Baptist Church of Eau Claire.
Mr. Hughes retired in 1985 after 35 years with Charles Horewitz & Sons. After his retirement, he and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States. He also enjoyed camping and fishing.
He entered the Army on Sept. 10, 1942, and was discharged as a private first class on Dec. 22, 1945. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the American Theater Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Surviving are his wife, Dolores Pavelek Hughes; a daughter, Beth Modaffair of Hilliards; four sons, Rick Hughes of Hooker, Basil "Bucky" Hughes Jr. of Eau Claire, Dave Hughes of Higgins Corners and Tim Hughes of Eau Claire; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Madeline Baker of Butler and Shirley Young of Chicora; two brothers, George Hughes of Butler, and Frank Hughes of Clintonville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
HUGHES - Friends of Basil D. Hughes Sr., who died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, Route 38, Eau Claire. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Wagner, pastor of Open Door Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Eau Claire Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Basil Hughes
Cathy Jack
December 8, 2003
Dolores my Dear friend. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were working at the hospital and I introduced you to Basil.I'm so glad we were friends and sister-in-laws. I'll never forget the good times we had. God be with you and give you strength. If you ever need me give me a call.
Jerry Hughes
December 7, 2003
It's been a long time since I seen the family. It's an unpleasent time to talk about memories but I had a lot of good memeries. God Bless and God be with the family.
Walt & Cathy Jack
December 7, 2003
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. We'll always remember the good times we had when we came to visit. God Bless
LORI RITZERT (BROWN)
December 5, 2003
DOLORSA AND BETH AND FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOST OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GODS COMFORT YOU ...GOD BLESS LORI
Bonnie Hartle
December 2, 2003
Dave and Martha,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
May God bless you and be with you always.
Bonnie Hartle
Nashville, TN
Sean Robinson
November 26, 2003
Delores,my prayers are with you and your family.I enjoyed being apart of it.
Kay (Boyd) Duplaga
November 24, 2003
To the family, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Barbara Campbell
November 24, 2003
Brenda, Cheryl, & Martha.
Condolences go out to your families of your loss. God Bless.
Barb Campbell
Rich Greenawalt
November 24, 2003
Sorry for your loss
dennis kerr
November 24, 2003
Tim deepest sympathy to you and your family
Bobbi DeVault
November 24, 2003
With deepest sympathy to you Aunt Delores and to all my cousins as well.
Kathy , Gordon and Madeline Thompson/Baker
November 23, 2003
Our love and prayers are with all of you. We will all miss Basil very much!
Jan Fedor
November 23, 2003
Deloris, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
sally dunkerley
November 22, 2003
with deepest sympathy extended to you and your family
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