Jack Edwin Hughes

Jack was born April 4th, 1937 in Fort Collins, Colorado to his parents Mary Louise and Rodney. Jack grew up in Fort Collins alongside his sister Carol Lou Blake.

Jack served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1958-1964 and was very proud of his six years of service. He moved to Denver where he met his beloved wife Clara and they married in 1969. Sadly, Clara passed away in 2007, they were married for 38 years. Jack worked in grocery retail for (Kroger) King Soopers division for 34 years. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with friends, family, hot-air balloon festivals and traveling. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and grand dogs.

He is survived by his loving family who adored him. Father to Karen Antonio, Father In-law to Kelly Antonio, Stepfather to Tim and Ken Ferguson. Grandfather of 8 and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Clara, parents Mary Louise and Rodney and sister Carol Lou Blake.

Jack was a one-of-a-kind husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. We'll love and miss him until we reunite one day.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Jack touched are invited to a visitation being held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Fairhaven Memorial Services located at 27856 Center Drive, Mission Viejo, California with a service to follow from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. A celebration of Jack's life & reception will also be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Atria San Juan 32353 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, California.

Arrangements by Fairhaven Memorial Services, Mission Viejo, California.