James Cledith Hughes

James Cledith "JC" Hughes James Cledith "JC" Hughes, 78, former Aberdeen resident, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2006 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born on December 30, 1927, a son of the late William and Ruth Fortner Hughes. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Ryker Hughes. JC graduated from Marshall University and went on to an advanced degree at George Washington University. He served in the Army and began his government career with the United States Postal Service. He joined the Joint Military Packaging and Training Center (JMPTC) in the eady 60's and came to Aberdeen, Maryland when the Center was transferred there in 1963. He moved over to the Ordnance Center and School, where he served as an Educational Specialist until his retirement in 1985. He retired after 35 years of federal service and moved back to his home in Huntington, West Virginia. JC was an avid reader and most of all he loved to work. He was past president of the Aberdeen Lions Club" chaired the CFC, and participated in Aberdeen town politics in the 70's and 80's. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Clagg Hughes of Lesage, West Virginia: son and daughter-in-law, J. Ryker and Barbara A. Hughes: grandson, Daniel Hughes; grand daughter, Deborah Hughes of Aberdeen; sister, Iris Cogner of Cleveland. Ohio; three step-children and there spouses, Karen and Michael Lyzenga of Milton, WVA and Linda Clagg of Barboursville-; Deborah and David Dial of Barboursville; four step-grand children, Steven Peterson, Justin Clagg, Chase.Dial, and Justin Dial. . JC donated his body to Marshall University of Huntington, West Virginia; a noble, compassionate, and humanitarian gesture. A memorial service will be held on Oct. 25 at 7:00pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Marshall University Foundation, Inc., 1 John Marshall Dr., Huntington, WVA 25755 Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001