DARRLY DUANE HUGHART

1953 - 2016

DARRYL DUANE HUGHART March 16, 1953 ~ September 27, 2016 Darryl Duane Hughart, 63, of Red Bluff California passed away on September 27th, 2016 of complications from a stroke, surrounded by his loving children at Mercy Medical Center in Redding,CA. A lifetime resident of Red Bluff, born on March 16,1953 to Gordon and Charlene Hughart. He was a graduate of Red Bluff High School, class of '72. At a young age Darryl spent some time as Firetruck Engineer for Cal fire, and logging in Hawaii before beginning his apprenticeship to become an Electrician in 1978, completing the program in 1982. He proudly became a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union # 442. He remained a member till the end of his days, 37 years in all. Darryl was employed by the city of Redding for over 20 years working at the Redding Water Treatment facility. No matter what job he held as an Electrician, or in the Fire Service, he knew the value of hard work and dedication which he passed on to his children and others that had the privilege of knowing him. Being a father of three daughter's he got his daughters involved with Red Bluff Little League and noticed the need for equality for equipment and their fair share of play time under the lights. So he became the Vice president of Major and Senior Girls Softball for Red Bluff Little League for six years. He fought to give his daughters and all girls the fair and equal treatment they deserved. He was dedicated to the girl's program and volunteered thousands of hours dragging, raking, and lining the fields to perfection. If no other volunteer was available, he would race home after work to make sure he had time to water, drag the field, and line it himself before the first game scheduled that evening. Knowing that sharing the lighted field with the boys wasn't going to be a possibility he advocated for installing the lights on to the Red Bluff Union High School softball field, so they could know what it feels like to have the 8 o'clock game on Saturday night. He was also well known for his full size batting cage complete with lights that he built in his backyard. Most Spring nights it would light up the whole neighborhood since it was open to anyone and everyone who wanted a little extra batting practice. Darryl often said his favorite moments in his life were watching his girls play, and he wouldn't deprive anyone else of that. For the girls that needed a new glove, whose families couldn't afford it, they would suddenly have a new glove. If someone couldn't afford to go watch their daughter play in an out of town tournament, Darryl would find a way to make it happen. He was always a generous and devoted family man with the biggest heart and will be missed beyond measure by all that knew him. "Dad was our biggest fan, and was always the strong voice cheering us on when times were tough, his spirit will be missed tremendously, nothing can replace his smile"-Patti Hall. Darryl was preceded in death by both parents Charlene and Gordon Hughart of Red Bluff, Grandparent's Irl and Lois Maxwell of Corning, Grandson Colten Lee (9 months)of Red Bluff, and lifetime friend of Lyle Ehorn. He is survived by 3 daughters and their spouses: Kelly McCarley (Ben) of Paradise, Patti Hall (Justin) of Redding, Becky Brunnemer (Robert) of Red Bluff. Sister Annette Williams (George), Uncle Allen Maxwell (Anita) of Red Bluff and numerous cousins. Proud Grandparent of 5 grandchildren; Connor Orion (12), Aiden Nathan (8), Chloe Charlene (8), Anna Lynn (7), Frederick Hale (4) Please join us for a Luncheon to Celebrate Darryl's Life that is being held on November 5th from 11am until 1:00pm Location: I.B.E.W 340 Union Hall, at 900 Locust Street, Redding, CA. Bring your favorite stories and a side dish to share.