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Eldon Hughes Obituary
May 16, 1955 - February 19, 2025
Andover, Kansas - Eldon (Gene) Eugene Hughes, 69, of Andover, KS passed peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones at 4:18pm on Wednesday, February 19. He was born May 16, 1955, in Wichita, KS to his proud parents Eldon Earl and Peggy Jo Hughes.
Gene graduated from Wichita East High School in 1973 and continued his education, graduating with a degree in mechanics from Wichita Vocational Technologies.
He found his love for mechanics at any early age which evolved into a lifelong passion for cars, boats, and horsepower. Gene went to work for Hall's Speed Shop in 1972, which fed and gave a great outlet for his passion for everything fast. After 17 years, he bought the business from the Hall brothers, Joe and George where he continued his 53-year career in the business.
In 1975, he met Lavonna Powell while dragging Douglas, which led to marriage in 1979 and the birth of a son, Brian, in 1981. Gene is survived by his sisters Pam Aguilera (Topeka, KS) and Cindy Anderson (Carl Junction, MO) and son Brian (Harrah, OK). He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Earl and Peggy Jo Hughes, and sister Jennifer Utsler.
A celebration of life will be held on April 20th from 2:00-5:00pm at the Wichita Brewing Company located at 6160 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67208. If the weather allows, please bring your hot rods so my dad can enjoy one last car show.
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John Belford
April 4, 2025
Sorry for your loss. We knew each other for many years. . .did business with each other, shared our love of cars, borrowed his (maybe Brian's) golf cart for the Geezer Gathering, and many other things over the years. Glad to have had such a great friendship for very many years. . .he'll be sorely missed. . .he left far too soon.
Keith McKinney
April 3, 2025
Brian I met your Dad way back when he bought George and Joe Hall out. I even worked there for a little over 2 years. Really liked him and as a shooter I bought all my guns through you guys as you know. I hope all this works out okay for you. Also he loved his little dog Molly. God Bless Keith, Karla and Jake McKinney
Ron miller
April 2, 2025
Sorry to hear of Gene´s passing I knew him as an insurance client. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Ron & Jan Miller
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