Steve A. Hughes

Steve A. Hughes, 67, a longtime Rush County resident passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at his home in Rush County. Steve was born on April 14, 1947 in Hill Top, KY to the late Albert and Gloria (Slaven) Hughes. Steve was a 1965 graduate of Selma High School and upon graduation, he gave up a college scholarship to enlist and serve his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. He served two tours in the Vietnam War and received many high commendations for his service. After marrying, Steve also later joined and served in the U.S. Army as well. Steve worked full time and attended college full time while raising his two children and received a Bachelors degree in Engineering from Ball State University in 1981. Steve joined Freudenberg as an engineer and traveled the world as one of the top injection molding engineers in his field for nearly 20 years. He had many hobbies and interests. He was an avid reader and history buff, gardener, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed drag racing, traveling, creative writing, and cooking. He was a private pilot, he loved any kind of aircraft. He has been skydiving as well. He enjoyed building guns and knives, even crafting his own ammunition and making his own leather cases. He had a particular fondness for antique guns and building muzzle loaders. He loved to do blacksmithing work and had his own forge and anvil, often tinkering away for days on his beloved anvil. He had a huge fondness for nature and loved to sit and watch the birds. After he left Freudenberg, he had several jobs that he enjoyed, including driving a tri-axle dump truck for Caldwells in Morristown, and working at Advance Auto in Shelbyville, and he ultimately retired from Autozone in Rushville. He loved his customers and loved meeting and helping new people every day. Steve is survived by a son, Brian Hughes, and a daughter, Allison Hughes, both of Indianapolis, 3 brothers, Randall Hughes and wife Sara of Muncie, IN, Albert H. Hughes, Jr. of Selma, IN and Monty Hughes and wife Jennifer of Walton, IN, 2 grandchildren, Nicole and Erika Hughes and 2 great grandchildren. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville. Phillip Beal will preside. Friends are welcome to visit from 11 am until the time of service that same day at the mortuary. Steve was a long time supporter of Feed the Children. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rush County Community Assistance to help those locally.

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Steve A. Hughes

April 14, 1947 - December 26, 2014