Ray Hughes, age 84, a resident of Naples and former resident of IL passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2023, at his home. Surrounded by his family. He was born October 11,1938 in Milwaukee WI.
Beloved husband of Henrietta Hughes (nee Schmidthuber) whom he married June 11, 1960. Loving father of Robert Scott Hughes (Theresa), Laura Beth (David) Bishop and David Alan Hughes. Beloved Grandfather of Robert (Rob), Matthew, Trisha, Sarah and Emily. Great Grandfather to Lucas Oden and Beloved Brother to Amy Markvart.
Ray proved himself an energetic and focused young man. He was awarded the Boy Scouts highest honor of Eagle Scout.
He played football and was a beautiful singer in his high school years.
It was in high school that he also met and soon married Henrietta Schmidthuber.
Ray was a charismatic, intelligent, driven, and focused leader of companies utilizing his mechanical engineering education, and people skills. He succeeded in business by developing and growing numerous companies. Although a success at business he will be remembered for his love of life and all the people in his life. A strong hand of guidance and compassion with a big dose of understanding is what will be a cherished memory for his children, and family. Simply put Ray was a wonderful man. Kind, Generous, Loving and Vibrant, who truly loved his family more than anything else.
Ray traveled the world with Henry and their friends and family. He will be sorely missed.
A Celebration of Life is set for Nov 2023. The family requests donations be sent to Avow Hospice for their wonderful care of Ray at 1095 Whippoorwill Ln, Naples, FL 34105.