Obituary of Charles Hughes

CHARLES EDWIN HUGHES JR. December 25, 1923 - March 14, 2012 Charles (Buddy) Hughes 88, passed away March 14, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was a loved patient of the Havasu Nursing Center. Charles was born December 25, 1923 in Honolulu, HI to Charles Edwin Hughes Sr. and Otillia (Tillie) Brandt Hughes. He married his beloved wife Elizabeth (Liz) Frances Char Hughes, March 25, 1955 on Oahu, Hi where they resided for 26 years. They moved to Kula, Maui, Hi in 1981 for 17 years of farming carnations, tuberose and protea. Charles was a graduate of Punahou School in Honolulu, HI in 1942. He was also a veteran of World War II and served in the Air Force. He worked for Pan American Airlines from 1941 - 1980 and retired as Manager of Aircraft Maintenance in Honolulu. Charles' career spanned the China Clipper to the 747. During his time with Pan American Airlines he was also a member of the Hawaii Power Boat Assoc. and was an avid drag racer. Charles and Elizabeth retired to Lake Havasu City, AZ 13 years ago so her could work on restoring his Omega 21" Cruiser. Charles is survived by his wife Elizabeth Hughes; sons Keith Kelii Hughes, Charles Edwin Hughes III and Kenneth Kainoa Hughes; grandson Daniel Kelii Hughes; niece Dawn Marie Hughes; nephew Jeffery Hughes. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Charles' family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.