HUGHES, John Judson

Crystal Rose Funeral Home, Tolleson, Arizona John Judson Hughes entered into life June 18, 1937 in Lincoln, Nebraska and entered into rest December 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife of 41 years; Ann, daughter; Melissa (Robert) Summers, son; Martin (Bethany) Hughes, 9 grandchildren; Brandon (Cheryl), Malinda, Bryson, Judson, Mikaela, Mark, Shelby, David and Colton, 1 brother; Charles (Alice), niece; Nancy (Kevin), nephew; Barry (Cathy). He was preceded in death by his parents; Judson & Florence Hughes. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served from 1955-1958; most of that time he was stationed at the Naval Ordnance Facility in Yokosuka, Japan. He was a Gideon and had owned a small print shop from 1969-1985. He was a diehard Nebraska Corn Husker fan and almost never missed a game. A real talker who always saw the bright side of the world. At the time of his passing, he had been working for IntelliQuick Delivery for about twelve years. He was actively involved in his grandchildren's lives, always doing for and with them all sorts of activities. He truly loved the Lord and was a member and active participant at Desert Springs Community Church. Over ten years ago he started and continued to coordinate the Phoenix Connection, connecting former graduates of Lincoln (NE) High School in the Southwest area. Visitation 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, December 18, 2009 at Crystal Rose Funeral Home 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ with services at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395 with interment 10:30 am, Monday, December 21,, 2009 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or at www.gideons.org.