<p>Gary Lee Hughes, age 73, of Cornplanter Township, Venango County, PA, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his residence surrounded by many of his loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>Born June 12, 1951, he was a son of LeRoy "Bud" Hughes and JoAnn Cauvel Hughes in Franklin, PA.</p><p><br></p><p>On April 2, 1982 he married the former Katherine Moore and she survives.</p><p><br></p><p>He was a proud member of LIUNA Local #323 in Butler.</p><p><br></p><p>A veteran of the US Army, he served during the Vietnam era.</p><p><br></p><p>Gary was a family man who cherished his family and friends. He was the epitome of a good neighbor to anyone in need. With his strong work ethic and being a jack of all trades he was always willing to lend a helping hand. Gary was a passionate music lover who made friends everywhere he went.</p><p><br></p><p>Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Katherine, of Cornplanter Twp., two daughters: Jennifer Hughes and her significant other, Steven Morrissey, of Franklin; Rebecca Myers and her husband Kevin Myers, Jr., of Franklin; three beloved grandchildren, Kaiden Lee Hughes, Andrew Scott Myers, Lily Katherine Myers, all of Franklin; a sister, Nancy VanTassell and husband, Boyd, of Franklin; two brothers, Timothy Hughes and significant other, Melissa, of Seneca, Clair Kuhn, of Jamestown NY; two brothers-in-law; a sister-in-law; Laura Moore; Gary E. Moore and Steven E. Moore, both of Tucson, AZ; and countless close family friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.</p><p><br></p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters-in-law, Colleen Cutchall, Connie Moore, Elizabeth "Veta" Moore; and a nephew, Tom Cutchall.</p><p><br></p><p>Friends will be received from 2 to 5 pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, where funeral services will be held at 5 pm Wednesday. James Woods will officiate.</p><p><br></p><p>Interment will be made in Lamey Cemetery at a later date.</p><p><br></p><p>Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Gary's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.</p>
June 12, 1951 - August 17, 202406/12/195108/17/2024
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Gary Lee Hughes
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