Lawrence Lee Hughes

Lawrence is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lavada Hughes, step-son Franklin Reddell, brother Earl Hughes, sister Catherine Hughes and parents John & Bettie Hughes.

He is survived by his daughter Patricia Phillips and son-in-law Jim Phillips, his son Kenneth Hughes and daughter-in-law Lynda Hughes of Lincoln, CA. Six grandchildren, DeAnna Deutschlander of Tracy, CA, Richard Chase of Arvada, CO, Lisa Tabios of San Jose, CA, Robin Jackson of Newark, CA, William Reddell of Salina, KS and Melinda Calhoun of Kearney, MO. 12 Great-grandchildren and 4 Great-great-grandchildren.

Lawrence, who liked to be called Larry, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and traveling to new places. He traveled with family to Hawaii and visited the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. He also took his son and daughter to Washington DC to see the WWII Memorial, Arlington Cemetery and other historical sites in the area. In his earlier years he enjoyed trips with his wife in their camper and snowmobiling. He was an avid reader and enjoyed reading mysteries, especially when they had a comical twist.

Larry was a WWII Navy Veteran who served on the USS Sherburne until 1945 when WWII ended. He was very proud of the time he spent serving his country and told exciting stories of his experiences in the Pacific during that time.

He was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local Union for over 55 years and spent his career as a Partsman selling parts for farm equipment and later heavy construction equipment.

Everyone who met Larry commented on his wonderful smile. He was a kind gentle soul with a quick wit and sense of fun. Family was everything to him.

A graveside service for Lawrence will be held Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 SANTA FE Ave, HUGHSON, CA 95326.

Family and Friends are invited to A Celebration of Life to be held on May 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM at 1490 Portello Way, Lincoln, CA 95648.

You may send flowers in care of Lincoln Funeral Home, 406 H St, Lincoln, CA 95648 prior to the graveside service set for March 31, 2018 or In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Snowline Hospice at www.snowlinehospice.org

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lincolnfuneralchapel.com for the Hughes family.