Albert S. Hughes

Albert was born on July 26, 1960 in Spokane, Washington from the union of Oscar and Joyce Lorene Hughes.

Albert was a United States Navy veteran who served our country from 1977-1997. He was a jet engine mechanic, gas turbine mechanic and recruiter for the Navy. He worked at Management Recruiters and later in the IT Department of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Grand Junction until his passing. He attended Colorado Christian University in Grand Junction where he received a degree in computer systems management. Albert was a Grand Junction resident for 21 ½ years and had previously lived in Racine, Wisconsin, Redding, California and Whitbey Island, Washington. He married Tara E. Hughes and they later divorce. Albert enjoyed fly-fishing, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on the open road, cooking, but most of all were memorable times spent with his children. Albert leaves behind his four children, a son; Albert S. “Chipper” Hughes Jr. of Grand Junction, Colorado, Three daughters; Katelyn Kelly of Boulder, Colorado, Rebecca Kelly of Virginia Beach, VA and Alice Hughes of Grand Junction, Colorado, and a brother; Lenny Hughes of Grand Junction, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents. Military honors will take place at 3:00 PM, April 7, 2017 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado. A Community Service will take place at 3:00 PM, April 8, 2017 at 2555 F½ Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81505 to celebrate his life. Friends and family may leave their condolences at www.martinmortuary.com.