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Hubert L. McGaughey
1926 - 2014
Hubert L. McGaughey
1926 - 2014
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BORN
1926
DIED
2014
Hubert McGaughey Obituary
He attended Morton Grade School and graduated from Clinton Center High School in 1944.
The enjoyments of his life were family, farming, and traveling. He was an active member of the Morton United Methodist Church. He served on the first school board to consolidate the North Putnam schools. Hubert received the Master Farmer award from Prairie Farmer magazine in 1998. He believed in preserving the land.
He married Ruth Keeney on May 20, 1951 and she survives. He is also survived by his children; Nancy McGaughey, Vonda (& Ted) McGaughey, James (& Diane) McGaughey, and Donna McGaughey. He leaves behind seven grandchildren; Bill (& Kassie) Fordice, Andy (& Heidi) Fordice, David (& Jessica) McGaughey, Lee (& Leslie) McGaughey, Laura McGaughey, Matthew Pope, and Michael Pope. Two great-grandchildren: Claire Fordice and Abigail McGaughey.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Violet (Clarence) Overstreet and Zoe (Isaac) Wiatt.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 2 P.M. at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron Cemetery in Russellville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 from 4 -8 P.M. at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Morton Union Chapel United Methodist Church or to the charity of one's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Amy Hutcheson
October 22, 2014
Ruth and family, So sorry to hear this news....thinking of you Ruth with Happy memories of our times with you and Hubert square dancing....what a 'Special' couple you were to us....Gerald and I always enjoyed your company. Amy Hutcheson
October 21, 2014
Ruth & Family, We want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry that we can not be there in person. We have shared many times together and Hubert was the Best Man in our wedding.
Coleen & Doyle
Rita Schendel
October 20, 2014
Ruth, I will always remember your dedication to Hubert during his days at Asbury.
You are a remarkable woman. I know you will miss him.
JOHNNY ONEAL
October 20, 2014
Wanting Ruth and the family to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Penny O'Neal
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cindy Thompson
October 19, 2014
You look a lot like him. Both have the same sweet smile so glad he passed his gift of farming to you!
October 19, 2014
Please know that you are and have been in our prayers. May the Lord keep you in His care. Mo and Judy Hafley
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