Gilbert "Gil" Hughes

Gilbert "Gil" Hughes, age 82, of Gilbert, Arizona went to be with the Lord in his sleep on Saturday evening, April 20, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Sanitarium, Napa County, California to Eugene and Esther (Heiser) Hughes.

Gil graduated from Thunderbird Aviation Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona. He had a long career in aviation and held multiple flight certifications as a flight instructor and pilot. Gil married Anita Hughes on June 26, 1999 in Scottsdale, Arizona. They spent 27 wonderful years together sharing passions of biking, swimming, and spending time with the family and grandchildren.

Some of Gil's other passions included flying, boating, racing, waterskiing, and dirt biking in Colorado. He also loved classic/antique cars. Gil was an early member of the Camelback Seventh Day Adventist Church in Scottsdale, where he and Anita were married. Gil and Anita both had a very strong faith in the Lord.

Gil is survived by his loving wife, Anita; his children: sons, Greg (Jen) Hughes, Jason (Jessica) Hughes; Rick (Tanya) Bright, and David Bright; grandchildren: Evan, Alex, Jaxon, Skylar, and Brantley; sisters: Eugenia (Lewis) Shipowick, Cathy (Carl) Romstadt; sister-in-law Jan (Larry) Trousdale; brother-in-law Larry Musgrove. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Marilyn Beeler and Arlene Aab.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gil's memory may be made to Love A Child Ministries in Haiti. https://loveachild.com/?form=FUNQJVVXGFN

A Celebration of Gil's life will be held at the Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 5902 E Camelback Road - Phoenix, Arizona 85018. Please RSVP by August 15 at 602-751-2678.