A Howell native, Hugh graduated from Howell High School in 1955 and joined the U.S. Army, serving as Military Police for four years. He returned home to develop a longtime career at Durand Police Department and served his local community as a police officer for more than 30 years. He also loved collecting models of police cars.
Hugh is predeceased by his beloved wife of 23 years, Helen; fourteen siblings; and his parents, Merrill and Nina (Reed) McDaniels. He is survived by his children, Barb and Orville; and grandchildren, Kristin, Johnny, Kimberly, Drew, Devon, Tiffany, Justin, Berret, Rhonda, Chad, Jerry, Kasie, Gina, Rodger, and Renelle.
Donations in Hugh’s name may be made to the Durand VFW Memorial Park, addressed to City of Durand- Veterans Memorial Park Fund, 215 W. Clinton St. Durand, MI 48429; or to the Durand Police Department Bulletproof Vest Fund.
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