Arthur Middleton Hughes

HUGHES, Arthur Middleton, 86, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. After graduating magna cum laude from Princeton, he spent 26 years in the US government in AID, and in the Treasury Department. He taught Economics at the University of Maryland for 35 years and spent 34 years in private industry in database and email marketing. He lectured on marketing around the world and was considered an icon on this subject for his innovative and creative approach. He was the author-and co-author-of 11 books on marketing and economics. His last book, recently published, was "About Face" on the failed science of Global Warming, a subject he was passionate about. His sense of humor, positive attitude, and love for his wife and children will be greatly missed. Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Helena; children, Lydia McCabe Bates, Robin Baumgartner, David Hughes and Bill Hughes; grandchildren, Kelly, Sarah, Jon, Jack, Elliot, Eliza, Rebecca, Rachel, Joshua; great-granddaughter, Madison; and sisters, Sally Carr and Emily Page. A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 25th, 11:00am at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 2000 SE 25th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316. Memorial contributions may be made, in Arthur's name to St. Sebastian Catholic Church.