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Charles Hughey Obituary

HUGHEY, Charles Charles Moore Chuck Hughey, adored husband of Doris Newland Hughey, quietly slipped into the arms of our Lord and Savior on the evening of Thursday, May 1, 2008. Charles was born in Columbia, to Marvin M. Hughey and Sadie Hutchison Hughey. Charles was the Assistant Chief Engineer at the Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic. He was an Honor Graduate of the Citadel and taught Junior Physics and Calculus during his Senior year. He received his MBA from Central Michigan University. Although he had numerous awards and achievements, his greatest joy was his family. At the time of his death, his entire family was with him. He was preceded in death by his only son, Charles Newland Hughey. His survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Jim) Barbaree of Summerville and Cindy (Verne) Black of Meggett. Grandchildren are Chuck (Michelle) Jones, Catie (Steve) Michalski, Julie (Scott) Monahan, Karen Black, Edward M. Jones III, and Elizabeth M. Jones all of Summerville. His great grandchildren include his very first great granddaughter, Ansley Monahan, with whom he had a very special bond, Caleb Black, Ella Monahan, Reese Jones and Sophie Michalski, all of Summerville. Charles was the youngest of six children and is survived by a sister, Dorothy Fairchild and brother, Paul W. Hughey both of Columbia, also many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. John's Catholic School, Angel Fund, 3921 St. John's Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 5, 2008 at 1 o'clock at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, Hanahan. Rite of Committal with Final Commendation will be held at Riverview Memorial Park, North Charleston. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock Sunday evening. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 South Main Street, Summerville, South Carolina. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 3, 2008.

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Scott Newsome

May 7, 2008

To All,
I am deeply saddened by Chuck's passing. He was a mentor to me at POMFLANT and has had a tremendous impact on my life. Chuck and I have continued to share emails over the years. He was indeed a great man and the lessons that he taught me will keep him with me. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Scott

Francis X Archibald

May 6, 2008

Dear Doris, It was only late last night that I learned of Chuck being buried. Mary and I are so sorry and will pray for you in the days ahead. Chuck and I were friends from our days in OSI and he is missed from our personal and church families. Love to you, Doris.
Archie and Mary

Walter C Reid

May 4, 2008

We only had brief encounters at POMFLANT but it was sure a pleasure getting to know you and doing our job togeather. I know you are with Jesus and the Father now.

Ron & Nancy Thomas

May 4, 2008

Chuck will be missed by all that knew him. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.

Chuck, Michelle, & Reese Jones

May 3, 2008

We will miss our Pop more than words can say. He was truly a man to look up to, count on and model our lives by. Our hearts are filled with the love he gave us, but broken that we can no longer show him how much we loved him. May he rest in peace. Love always,

Connie Walker

May 3, 2008

I'll miss your daily e-mails, Uncle Charles.
Love, Connie

Stanley Hughey

May 3, 2008

Stanley H. & Sandra L. Hughey

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