GEORGE L. HUGHES

George Hughes

George L. Hughes, 91, of Astoria died at 5:05 p.m. Sept. 2, 2024, at Beardstown Health and Rehab Center in Beardstown.

He was born Sept. 16, 1932, in Browning, a son of George C. and Grace R. Stambaugh Hughes. He married Doris Parkinson on Sept. 4, 1963, in Lewistown. She survives.

Also surviving are son, David Hughes of Astoria; three granddaughters, Kirstin (and Anthony) Anderson of New Lisbon,Wis., Kaylie (and Cody Schultz) of Lewistown and Samantha (and Austin) Quandt of Kansas City, Mo.; five great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by one son, James Dayle Hughes; one sister, Geneva Howard; one brother, David Jack Hughes; and one niece.

He served in the United States Navy from 1951-53 where he was stationed at the Marshall Islands and was also a veteran of the Korean War. After his time in the Navy, he joined the United States Navy Reserves where he served for eight years. During his service time, he was a fire fighter and a member of the construction battalion.

He was a farmer from 18 years of age until he was in his seventies. He was also a bricklayer for 60 years. He was recognized by the International Brick Layers and Masonries of Washington D.C. as a Golden Star Brick Layer award winner. He loved to work and was known for not being able to set still.

He was a member of the Farm Bureau. While in high school, he was involved in several sports. He always enjoyed watching sports and would attend several sporting events at the Astoria school when he was able. Baseball was his favorite sport to play and watch. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Kansas City Chiefs fan. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing games with them.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Astoria Cemetery with Bob Spencer officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.

Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or the Beardstown Health and Rehab Center.

To leave condolences for the family, go to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 9/11/2024