Hugh attended Palmdale Elementary and South Mountain High School. After completing his high school education, Hugh enrolled in trade school and studied electrical. He later joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 640 (I.B.E.W. Local 640). After nearly a decade, Hugh went to work for the City of Phoenix. Later, he became an electrical foreman at Waste Water Treatment. Due to a work injury, Hugh chose to retire early.
The heart of Hugh was genuine and generous. He was a man who stood in the gap on behalf of family members and friends. Hugh was multifaceted. His passions were coaching pop warner, classic vehicles and restoring them. He was an excellent handyman remodeling his home.
Hugh met the love of his life Gloria Muldrow in 1985. Hugh and Gloria along with KiKi and Charles united as family in marriage August 3, 1986. With this union, Andrew Jones was born which made their family complete.
Throughout their 35 years of marriage, Hugh took Gloria on their annual two-week vacations to various locations. Their favorite being San Francisco Bay area to visit family. He also surprised her with a cruise to Ensenada Mexico and a birthday trip to New Orleans.
Hugh was a man of great faith and will be purely missed. Dad, Pops, Poppa, Hubby - your wife, children, and grandchildren love you immensely. You will forever stay in their hearts and minds until they are “caught up” to join you.
Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife of 35 years Gloria, one daughter Fikisha Jones, two sons Charles Sowell and Andrew Jones. Five granddaughters Syanna, Ryan, Ne Ne, Nu Nu and Shawnetella. Three grandsons Amir, Johnaav and Pharaoh. One God-son King Skinner. Two brothers Carnell Jones (Barbara) and L.C. Jones (Freddie Carol). One sister Wanda Newton (Charles Sr.). Charlie Lee Williams Sr. a brother who preceded him in death (wife Mearl). A special nephew Charlie Lee Williams Jr. and two special cousins Wendell Jones (Sherri). In addition, Hugh leaves to cherish his awesome memory a host of relatives and friends.
