Carl R. (Buck) Hughes, age 90, of Logan, Iowa passed away Monday, October 28, 2018 in Cadott, Wisconsin. Carl was born November 6, 1927 in Logan, Iowa to Walter and Lottie (Grinnell) Hughes. Buck was married to Gladys Whitmore on April 30, 1949 and they resided in Logan. Buck worked for Iowa Power and Light for many years before retiring. He enjoyed motorcycle trips, camping and wintering in Mesa, Arizona. Buck belonged to the Logan Fire and Rescue Association for thirty-seven years, during this time he had served as Chief and in 1952 he helped start the Rescue Unit. He was a member of the City Park Board and Cemetery Board. Buck planned and started putting out the white crosses along the roads during Memorial Day to honor the fatal accident victims. He was a Cub Scout Master and he organized the Motorcycle Club called the Harrison County Riders after retiring Buck was always ready to help the elderly in odd jobs if he could. Gladys passed away January 16, 2007.
Buck was preceded in death by his parents, wife Gladys; brothers: Glenn, Lyle, Mike, Clyde and Calvin Hughes; sister: Marcella (Sis) Chamberlin.
Survivors include his sons: Terry Hughes and wife Mary; Ray Hughes: sisters: Dot Graves; Lottie Nelson (Jim Wilson); Bonnie Holland (Glenn); grandchildren: Chris Hughes (Beth); Justin Hughes: Laken Hughes; great-grandchildren: Kit Hughes; Levi Hughes; Jane Hughes; dear friend and companion Caroline Crank.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Christian Church in Logan, Iowa with services at 11:00 a.m.
The family invites everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the church following the committal service at the cemetery.
The family would like memorials to made out to Logan Fire Department.
In Loving Memory Of
Carl R. (Buck) Hughes
Born
November 6, 1927 Logan, Iowa
Entered Into Rest
October 28, 2018 Cadott, Wisconsin
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2018
Christian Church
Logan, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Rusty Hedger
Organist Rick Powell
Vocalist Barb Sherer
Musical Selections
“Wings Of A Dove” “One Day At A Time”
“I Hope You Dance”
Honorary Bearers
Gene Benson Dale Adams
- Gail Dickinson D. Gene Vallier
- Ralph Lane D. George Sears
- LeRoy Bosworth
Casket Bearers
Members of the Logan Fire and Rescue Department
Final Resting Place
Logan Cemetery
Logan, Iowa
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Author Unknown
7 Comments
I am so sorry to hear of Bucky’s passing. He was such a neat man. I was always proud to call him family!
our sympathy too the family and friends. We had a lot of good times together in our younger years.
So very sorry Terry and Mary for your loss. Buck was a kind and sweet man. He lived his life to the fullest and was never afraid of an adventure. May he rest in peace with Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Mary and Terry I am so sorry for the loss of you father. May the perpetual light shine upon him.
Uncle Bucky was definitely one of the good guys. Proud to say he was my uncle. I always enjoyed visiting with him because of the great stories he would tell. He will be missed.
Bucky was always there to help my mother in law Carolyn Tupper out. He was a good friend to her and that will always be appreciated. Prayers for his loved ones.
Saddened to learn of Bucky’s passing. He was a great long-time neighbor to my parents. And Sue and I always made it a point to stop over and visit with him while we were back in Logan, even after Mom and Dad had passed.
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