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Kyle Hughes Obituary

HUGHES, Kyle Edward, 21, of Plant City, departed this life June 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his paternal grand-parents, James and Betty Hughes. He is survived by his parents, Lisa and Garry Hughes; one sister, Kaitlin Hughes; maternal grandparents, Ben and Sylvia Knox; great-grandmother, Louise Reddick; two aunts, Pam Walden and husband, Dan, and Vicki Jurgens and husband, Jon; three uncles, Tracy Knox and wife, Stephanie, Ben Knox and wife, Kerri, and Jeff Hughes and wife, Nancy; and many loving cousins and friends. Kyle was a 2005 graduate of Durant High School, where he was a member of the golf team. He was currently a student at University of Florida and a member of the Mustang Collective Organization, he loved his car. Kyle was an avid Gator fan and in his honor, the family request everyone attending services wear orange and blue. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Plant City, with the Rev. Tommy Warnock officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday (today) at First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St., Plant City. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Durant High School, Kyle Hughes Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Published by TBO.com from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2008.

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Patsy Frier

July 3, 2008

Lisa, Gary, and Family

I was so sorry to hear the news of the loss of your son Kyle (Kristin Burnside my Daughter who is a media specialist heard the news and called me). I cannot begin to imagine the pain and loss you are going through. I new Kyle for a short time when he was just a toddler. I have a picture of him with Kristin and Kacy at a Carr Brothers Function years ago.

Years may pass, but it does not lessen the heartfelt compassion and concern for friends in times like these.

May God comfort you and keep you close during this difficult time.

Linda Barrington

July 1, 2008

Please know that I send my hope that you know how much you are loved, and that I have no words to comfort you, but want to let you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. May God grant you and yours peace at this time of grief. May you forever hold the memories of Kyle as a light for your lives.

Barbara Wallace

July 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cindy & Dan Jacoby

July 1, 2008

Gary,Lisa Ben,Sylvia,
I can not express how shocked I was when I read the news in the paper on Saturday. We certinaly would have been at the service had we known. I can not comprehend your loss. Please know you are all in our prayers we are so sorry.

Jennifer Jackson (Fenner)

June 28, 2008

Lisa, I am so very sad and sorry for your loss. I know there are no words, but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Jennifer

Liz Kuhlmeyer

June 27, 2008

Lisa and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eileen, Mark & Alex (AJ) Hall

June 27, 2008

Lisa, Gary and Kaitlin,
Our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your beloved son/brother Kyle. May the happy memories of your life with him comfort you in the days to come. The service today was truly beautiful and unforgettable.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Boddie

June 27, 2008

Lisa, my prayers are with you and your family. My God give you peace and comfort during this time.

The Fahey Family

June 27, 2008

Lisa, Gary and Kaitlin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

James and Betty Jones

June 26, 2008

To Kyle's Family:

We are praying for you to have the strength to live through this tragedy
in your life. Betty knew Kyle when he attended J.S. Robinson Elem and remembers his pleasant disposition, smile and outgoing personality.

Dan Raulerson

June 26, 2008

Hi Gary,
Sorry I can't be there, but you are in my prayers, and I still remember the times you and Kyle played golf with me. He was a real nice boy, and a good golfer to.

Mr & Mrs Bitters (93 Stang Owners)

June 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this rough time. Though words can not heal the pain you are feeling, may you find comfort in knowing others are sharing your grief. I pray that God will bless you and give you strength to make it thru the rough upcoming days.

Della DeHaven

June 26, 2008

Dear Gary and Family - our thoughts and prayers are with you. May our God comfort and keep you in His care during this time of loss for you.
Della and Doug DeHaven - Winchester, Virginia

Eva Tripp

June 26, 2008

Dear Lisa, Gary & Kaitlin,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. This is an extremely difficult time I pray God helps you find the strength that you need. Please know that you are not alone there are lots and lots of thoughts and prayers going your way from everywhere and everyone.

Deana Moorman

June 25, 2008

Dear Lisa and Family~
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May our God give you strength and peace in the days ahead. All my love~ Deana

annitta otero[reddick]

June 25, 2008

sorry for the lose,you and the family are in our prayers,

The Hodge Family

June 25, 2008

Lisa, Kaitlin, and Gary,
Our deepest of sympathies are with you during your time of grief. Take comfort in knowing what a wonderful impact he has made on this world.

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."

Dana Erb

June 25, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Okle Miller

June 25, 2008

Lisa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. May God's peace be with you.

Okle Miller, Gorrie Elem.

Sharon Hooper

June 25, 2008

May God grant you an extra portion of Grace and Strength to see you through this difficult time.

Tiffany Powell

June 25, 2008

Gary, Lisa & Kaitlin,
Words cannot begin to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. You all are in my prayers daily and will continue to be. If there is anything at all I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. God bless you all.

Vickie Van Keuren (Reddick)

June 25, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow

barbara gurrola (reddick)

June 25, 2008

sorry for your loss i love you'
barbara

Becky Yarbrough

June 25, 2008

Dear Gary & Family,
My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,

Steve Afflixio

June 25, 2008

Dear Gary, Lisa and Kaitlin,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kyle was a great kid and a real gentleman.
Steve, Sabrina, Michael & Brian Afflixio

Penny Lumpkin

June 25, 2008

On behalf of the Buckner Family, our prayers are with all that are involved. Penny (Harrell's Girlfriend)

Tina Harbert

June 25, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Honaker

June 25, 2008

Gary & Lisa,

My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you.

David Fausel

June 25, 2008

Lisa, Gary and Kaitlin
Please accept my very deepest sympathies

I am blessed for having known Kyle and will miss him greatly at every Mustang show our group does and do not see him parked next to me.

I wanted to upload my favorite photo of Kyle - taken at Superstangfest in Daytona last year.

Kyle just being Kyle...

Rest in peace my friend. You are greatly missed.

MARK & TERESA WHITAKER

June 25, 2008

OUR DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT WAS ALWAYS A TRUE PLEASURE TO BE AROUND SUCH A POLITE AND FUN LOVING YOUNG MAN. GARY AND LISA, I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW SAD WE BOTH ARE. THE GOOD LORD ABOVE BLESS ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.

Russ Sage

June 25, 2008

Gary and family
please accept my deepest sympathies. Always particularly tragic when one is so young!

Sherry Whitewolf

June 25, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Merry Boggs

June 25, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Gail Rymal

June 25, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Greg and Sandy Smith

June 25, 2008

Kyle was a good friend to our son Jeremy and we thought very highly of him. We always told Jeremy how much we liked Kyle and we were glad he had him as a friend. Our hearts go out to the family as we all grieve together.

Jennifer Albanese

June 25, 2008

Joshua and I are so deeply saddened by the loss of Kyle. My memories of him involved playing poker at our home and his amazing ability to shuffle his chips. He was a gentle soul who was fond of our cats and sweet with our young daughter. Our prayers go out to the entire Hughes family and all of Kyle's friends who will miss him dearly, as we will.

Kyle and the gang with their trophies from a car show at MOSI in Tampa

Dave & Marilynn Patterson

June 25, 2008

God speed my friend - until we meet again. Our prayers are with your family during this time.

Pam Taylor

June 25, 2008

Kyle may your memory live on the in the hearts of all that knew and LOVED you. You are now another Angel to protect and guide us all. My prayers to your family - GOD BLESS

Barbara & Earl Wesner

June 25, 2008

God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

Cruise the highways of heaven knowing you are loved and missed.

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

(Old Town HOG Chapter Brandon, FL)

Martha Whatley Alexander

June 25, 2008

The life of Kyle Hughes has passed on to giving life so others may live and what an inspirational young man he must have been. This is truly the greatest gift to others. My prayers are for his family now and so many friends who love him and face the sadness of this tremendous loss.

Janet Matthews

June 25, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim McEwen

June 25, 2008

Although I met Kyle several years ago I still remember his smiling face. I am sure that he will be greatly missed by many people.

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