Howard Lee Hughes, 54, husband of 35 years to Dana G. Carter Hughes, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Lawrenceburg.  Born February 22, 1966 in Oak Ridge, TN, Howard was the son of Bro. Wade Moss (wife Shirley) Hughes of Frankfort and the late Delores Margaret Sumner Hughes.

Including his mother, Howard was preceded in death by and a granddaughter, Emily Hope Landry; and two brothers, Charles Edward Hughes and Timothy Wayne Hughes, Sr.

Howard worked as a production associate with Martinrea Heavy Stamping in Shelbyville for over 25 years.  He was a member of the West Frankfort Church of God and the UAW Local 2383.  Howard enjoyed music, cooking and spending time with his family.

Including his wife and father, Howard is survived by a son, Jason Vincent Hughes and his wife Marlee of Lawrenceburg; a daughter Caitlin Marie Hughes and her boyfriend Ron Plageman of Newport, KY; a brother, Wade Martin Hughes and his wife Linda of Smiths Grove, KY;  a sister, Nina Faye Creech of Lawrenceburg;  a grandson Brayden Paul Hughes of Lawrenceburg, and a new grandchild arriving in November, 2020; and his in-laws, Don and Ruth Carter of Lawrenceburg.

Private services will be observed.  Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Howard's Life will be held at the West Frankfort Church of God and will be announced at a later date.

Memorials in memory of Howard are suggested to Heart Ministries, P.O. Box 1086, Versailles, KY  40383.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .