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David C. Hughes OTTUMWA: David C. Hughes, 88, of Ottumwa, Iowa died July 5, 2008 at the Ridgewood Care Center in Ottumwa. He was born February 18, 1920 in Bunch, Iowa to Jay A. and Hazel I. Glassburner Hughes. He married Illa Fae Hawkins on October 3, 1943 in Memphis, Missouri. She preceded him in death August 2, 1998. He was an electrician for Robertson Electric in Ottumwa. He was a member of the Dunnville Baptist Church in Bloomfield, Iowa and enjoyed music, teaching children how to square dance, gardening and was a member of the B Squares Dance Club. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by 3 sister-in-laws, Judy Morse of Bloomfield, Iowa, Edith Smith of Ottumwa, Iowa, Sandy Hughes of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 2 sisters, Zella Thompson, Elva D. Cole; 2 brothers, Donald and Doran Hughes; and a companion, Violet Chapman. Graveside services will be at 11:00am Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield, Iowa with Pastor Marvin Martin officiating. Visitation will begin after 9am on Tuesday at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with the family present to greet friends from 10:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Dunnville Baptist Church Educational Camp for Children and Hospice Inc. |
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