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65, went to meet his Savior on Friday, December 20th, 2024. He was born June 18th, 1959 to J.D. Hughes and Venita Bell Hughes in Wichita, Kansas.
Craig loved gardening, tending to his flowers and ceramics. He worked for the Wichita Park Board, tending to the many flower gardens and shrubs all over Wichita.
He was preceded in death by his his brother, Danny Shon Hughes; his parents, J.D. Hughes and Venita Andrews (Robert Andrews) and by his grandparents, Ralph and Beulah Bell.
Craig is survived by his brother, Eddie Hughes (Donna); niece, Tessa Dean (David); great-nieces, Kala Catherine, Melody Rose, Amanda Hughes (Jason Thorpe), Maci Lynn Thorpe; nephew, Douglas Logan Hughes; great-niece, Trinity Layla Nicole Hughes; great-nephews, Douglas Logan Hughes and Carter Laine Hughes; nephew, Jonathan D. Hughes "J.D." (Sammi K. Lyon); great-nephews, Klayton Wayne Welch, Seth Michael Welch, Landon Dale Hughes, Trenton Shon Hughes; great-niece, Isabella Kay Hughes; niece, Kara Wishon (Nick); great-nephews, Braxton Wishon and Brantley Wishon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Interim Hospice, 9920 E Harry St, Wichita, KS 67207 or to a charity of your choice.
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