Charles Wayland Hughes, better known as Chuck Hughes to his friends and family, was never an idle person (unless of course his favorite sports like golf or football were on the TV).
He was born in Pittsburgh in 1941 to Charles and Dorothy Hughes and was the middle child of five: Penny, Bob, Chuck, Dick and Dottie. He is survived by his wife Donna, his son Craig, daughter Jaime Bonifay, son-n-law Tim Bonifay, and grandchildren Abby Hughes, Timothy Bonifay III, Avery Bonifay, Angelina Hughes and Casey Morris.
At a young age Chuck was diagnosed with hip perthes, and spent several years in traction with braces on his legs. In spite of this obstacle, he rose above and was extremely athletic. He especially excelled in swimming, golfing and basketball. His basketball career reached its high point while at Mercersburg Academy where he was one of five starters that beat an all-star professional team from The Pittsburgh Pirates (including the famous Dick Groat).
After graduating high school, he and his brother Bob were off to the University of Pittsburg where they matriculated for two years. Chuck used to joke about having to leave due to an 'Illness'…he and his brother were sick of school. That combined with a sense to serve his country during the Vietnam war resulted in both of them enlisting in the Marine Corps where Chuck became an Aviation Electronic Technician working on aircraft.
He met his wife and partner in life, Donna in his last year of service and they have been happily married since 1966. They moved around a lot initially, first so he could finish his bachelor degree, then with Sears Roebuck as a management intern. Their family grew first with the addition of their son, Craig in 1970 and then their daughter Jaime in 1976. In 1978, Chuck relocated to work at the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois. There he worked as a buyer for several departments, worked in marketing and also set up and oversaw portions of the Sears Financial Planning Center. It wasn't all work though. Chuck and Donna were avid tennis players and members of the Naperville Tennis Club. In addition, Chuck always found time to golf.
In 1991, Chuck was offered early retirement and moved the family down to Grenelefe, a golf resort community located in Haines City, FL. There he played golf every day and to support his habit, he started a vending machine business. After selling that business, he also worked as a buyer for Scotty's Builders Supply, started another business called Hughes Tub Club, worked at the golf course and ultimately part time as a school crossing guard for Polk County under Grady Judd. He looked forward to volunteering every year at Arnold Palmer's Bayhill Invitational and achieved his first hole in one on May 1, 2021.
While he enjoyed and appreciated the companionship of his dogs Snowball and Skittles, his pride and joy were his five grandchildren. In short, Chuck was religious, athletic, patriotic and hard working. He was good humored, quick-witted, resourceful and always at the ready. Most importantly though, he was a loving husband, father, grand-father and friend. He will be deeply missed.
His family asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation to their church in Chuck's honor be made - New Horizon located at 400 Orchid Dr., Haines City, FL 33844. A memorial service will be held at New Horizon and a Celebration of Life will also take place at his daughter and son-law's home. His final resting place will be at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
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He was born in Pittsburgh in 1941 to Charles and Dorothy Hughes and was the middle child of five: Penny, Bob, Chuck, Dick and Dottie. He is survived by his wife Donna, his son Craig, daughter Jaime Bonifay, son-n-law Tim Bonifay, and grandchildren Abby Hughes, Timothy Bonifay III, Avery Bonifay, Angelina Hughes and Casey Morris.
At a young age Chuck was diagnosed with hip perthes, and spent several years in traction with braces on his legs. In spite of this obstacle, he rose above and was extremely athletic. He especially excelled in swimming, golfing and basketball. His basketball career reached its high point while at Mercersburg Academy where he was one of five starters that beat an all-star professional team from The Pittsburgh Pirates (including the famous Dick Groat).
After graduating high school, he and his brother Bob were off to the University of Pittsburg where they matriculated for two years. Chuck used to joke about having to leave due to an 'Illness'…he and his brother were sick of school. That combined with a sense to serve his country during the Vietnam war resulted in both of them enlisting in the Marine Corps where Chuck became an Aviation Electronic Technician working on aircraft.
He met his wife and partner in life, Donna in his last year of service and they have been happily married since 1966. They moved around a lot initially, first so he could finish his bachelor degree, then with Sears Roebuck as a management intern. Their family grew first with the addition of their son, Craig in 1970 and then their daughter Jaime in 1976. In 1978, Chuck relocated to work at the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois. There he worked as a buyer for several departments, worked in marketing and also set up and oversaw portions of the Sears Financial Planning Center. It wasn't all work though. Chuck and Donna were avid tennis players and members of the Naperville Tennis Club. In addition, Chuck always found time to golf.
In 1991, Chuck was offered early retirement and moved the family down to Grenelefe, a golf resort community located in Haines City, FL. There he played golf every day and to support his habit, he started a vending machine business. After selling that business, he also worked as a buyer for Scotty's Builders Supply, started another business called Hughes Tub Club, worked at the golf course and ultimately part time as a school crossing guard for Polk County under Grady Judd. He looked forward to volunteering every year at Arnold Palmer's Bayhill Invitational and achieved his first hole in one on May 1, 2021.
While he enjoyed and appreciated the companionship of his dogs Snowball and Skittles, his pride and joy were his five grandchildren. In short, Chuck was religious, athletic, patriotic and hard working. He was good humored, quick-witted, resourceful and always at the ready. Most importantly though, he was a loving husband, father, grand-father and friend. He will be deeply missed.
His family asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation to their church in Chuck's honor be made - New Horizon located at 400 Orchid Dr., Haines City, FL 33844. A memorial service will be held at New Horizon and a Celebration of Life will also take place at his daughter and son-law's home. His final resting place will be at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
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Charles Wayland Hughes, better known as Chuck Hughes to his friends and family, was never an idle person (unless of course his favorite sports like golf or football were on the TV).
He was born in Pittsburgh in 1941 to Charles and Dorothy Hughes and was the middle child of five: Penny, Bob, Chuck, Dick and Dottie. He is survived by his wife Donna, his son Craig, daughter Jaime Bonifay, son-n-law Tim Bonifay, and grandchildren Abby Hughes, Timothy Bonifay III, Avery Bonifay, Angelina Hughes and Casey Morris.
At a young age Chuck was diagnosed with hip perthes, and spent several years in traction with braces on his legs. In spite of this obstacle, he rose above and was extremely athletic. He especially excelled in swimming, golfing and basketball. His basketball career reached its high point while at Mercersburg Academy where he was one of five starters that beat an all-star professional team from The Pittsburgh Pirates (including the famous Dick Groat).
After graduating high school, he and his brother Bob were off to the University of Pittsburg where they matriculated for two years. Chuck used to joke about having to leave due to an 'Illness'…he and his brother were sick of school. That combined with a sense to serve his country during the Vietnam war resulted in both of them enlisting in the Marine Corps where Chuck became an Aviation Electronic Technician working on aircraft.
He met his wife and partner in life, Donna in his last year of service and they have been happily married since 1966. They moved around a lot initially, first so he could finish his bachelor degree, then with Sears Roebuck as a management intern. Their family grew first with the addition of their son, Craig in 1970 and then their daughter Jaime in 1976. In 1978, Chuck relocated to work at the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois. There he worked as a buyer for several departments, worked in marketing and also set up and oversaw portions of the Sears Financial Planning Center. It wasn't all work though. Chuck and Donna were avid tennis players and members of the Naperville Tennis Club. In addition, Chuck always found time to golf.
In 1991, Chuck was offered early retirement and moved the family down to Grenelefe, a golf resort community located in Haines City, FL. There he played golf every day and to support his habit, he started a vending machine business. After selling that business, he also worked as a buyer for Scotty's Builders Supply, started another business called Hughes Tub Club, worked at the golf course and ultimately part time as a school crossing guard for Polk County under Grady Judd. He looked forward to volunteering every year at Arnold Palmer's Bayhill Invitational and achieved his first hole in one on May 1, 2021.
While he enjoyed and appreciated the companionship of his dogs Snowball and Skittles, his pride and joy were his five grandchildren. In short, Chuck was religious, athletic, patriotic and hard working. He was good humored, quick-witted, resourceful and always at the ready. Most importantly though, he was a loving husband, father, grand-father and friend. He will be deeply missed.
His family asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation to their church in Chuck's honor be made - New Horizon located at 400 Orchid Dr., Haines City, FL 33844. A memorial service will be held at New Horizon and a Celebration of Life will also take place at his daughter and son-law's home. His final resting place will be at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
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He was born in Pittsburgh in 1941 to Charles and Dorothy Hughes and was the middle child of five: Penny, Bob, Chuck, Dick and Dottie. He is survived by his wife Donna, his son Craig, daughter Jaime Bonifay, son-n-law Tim Bonifay, and grandchildren Abby Hughes, Timothy Bonifay III, Avery Bonifay, Angelina Hughes and Casey Morris.
At a young age Chuck was diagnosed with hip perthes, and spent several years in traction with braces on his legs. In spite of this obstacle, he rose above and was extremely athletic. He especially excelled in swimming, golfing and basketball. His basketball career reached its high point while at Mercersburg Academy where he was one of five starters that beat an all-star professional team from The Pittsburgh Pirates (including the famous Dick Groat).
After graduating high school, he and his brother Bob were off to the University of Pittsburg where they matriculated for two years. Chuck used to joke about having to leave due to an 'Illness'…he and his brother were sick of school. That combined with a sense to serve his country during the Vietnam war resulted in both of them enlisting in the Marine Corps where Chuck became an Aviation Electronic Technician working on aircraft.
He met his wife and partner in life, Donna in his last year of service and they have been happily married since 1966. They moved around a lot initially, first so he could finish his bachelor degree, then with Sears Roebuck as a management intern. Their family grew first with the addition of their son, Craig in 1970 and then their daughter Jaime in 1976. In 1978, Chuck relocated to work at the Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois. There he worked as a buyer for several departments, worked in marketing and also set up and oversaw portions of the Sears Financial Planning Center. It wasn't all work though. Chuck and Donna were avid tennis players and members of the Naperville Tennis Club. In addition, Chuck always found time to golf.
In 1991, Chuck was offered early retirement and moved the family down to Grenelefe, a golf resort community located in Haines City, FL. There he played golf every day and to support his habit, he started a vending machine business. After selling that business, he also worked as a buyer for Scotty's Builders Supply, started another business called Hughes Tub Club, worked at the golf course and ultimately part time as a school crossing guard for Polk County under Grady Judd. He looked forward to volunteering every year at Arnold Palmer's Bayhill Invitational and achieved his first hole in one on May 1, 2021.
While he enjoyed and appreciated the companionship of his dogs Snowball and Skittles, his pride and joy were his five grandchildren. In short, Chuck was religious, athletic, patriotic and hard working. He was good humored, quick-witted, resourceful and always at the ready. Most importantly though, he was a loving husband, father, grand-father and friend. He will be deeply missed.
His family asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation to their church in Chuck's honor be made - New Horizon located at 400 Orchid Dr., Haines City, FL 33844. A memorial service will be held at New Horizon and a Celebration of Life will also take place at his daughter and son-law's home. His final resting place will be at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
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