Harold Dean Hughes

Harold Dean Hughes, 85, of Hickory, passed away on December 13, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 6, 1934 in Marion, NC, he was the son of the late Fuce Henry Hughes and Lillian Hester Taylor Hughes.

Dean was a good and devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who was loved and admired by all. Dean served in the US Navy from 1952 until 1956 with tours of duty in Japan and Korea. A long-time member of Highland United Methodist Church, Dean retired from a career in the insurance business. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid golfer.

Dean is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris Hughes; son, Larry D. Hughes and wife Nancy of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Rebecca H. Hardy and husband Charles of Hickory, NC; brothers, Willie M. Hughes of Asheville, NC, Bobby J. Hughes and wife Dorothy of Williston, FL, Johnny E. Hughes and wife Carol of Marion, NC and Richard W. Hughes and wife Ann of Marion, NC; sister, Doris H. Morgan of Marion, NC; grandchildren, Erin H. Cox and husband Ryan of Greenville, NC, Megan H. Kilby and husband, Brent of Wilkesboro, NC, Dr. Samuel K. Hughes and wife Elizabeth of Winston-Salem, NC, Nicole H. Simmons and husband Taylor of Charlotte, NC and Rachel I. Hardy of Hickory, NC; great-grandchildren, Noah and Luke Kilby, and Marshall, Emily and Spencer Cox.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Highland United Methodist Church in Hickory with Rev. Roy Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the We Care Fund, % Highland United Methodist Church, 1020 12th Street Place NE, Hickory, NC 28601.

Condolences may be sent to the Hughes family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.

Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Hughes family.