In Memory Of
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Edward Orlis Hughes
Seneca, Kansas
06/26/1949 - 03/13/2019
Ed Hughes, age 69, formerly of Chanute, Kansas passed away on March 13, 2019, at his home in Seneca, Kansas.
Ed was born in Wichita on June 26, 1949, the son of Shobe and Ruby (Bennett) Hughes. On April 30, 1970, he married Vicki E Potter.
Ed attended Park City schools and moved to Chanute in high school where he assisted Coach Woods starting the Chanute Blue Comets wrestling program. He graduated in the class of 1967. He worked in the oil industry for Consolidated Oil Well Services for many years. He opened Big Ed’s Spirits in 2003. Running his liquor store and visiting with customers was the highlight of his career.
Ed was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mirza Shriners and the Masons. He enjoyed fly fishing in Colorado, taking his grandsons fishing in Canada, and helping at the farm in Seneca.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Hughes.
He is survived by his siblings Jerry Hughes, Rick (Deb) Hughes, and Pam Hughes. Ed is survived by his wife, Vicki, of the home in Seneca and daughters Michelle (Mark) Bollig, Olathe; Tiffany (Mark) Gwillim, Chanute; Stephanie (Jeff) Haug, Seneca; seven grandchildren, Chase (Taylor) Bollig, Andrea (Tyler) Coonrod, Hunter, Morgan, and Cali Hudson, Emily (Steven) Patt and Joe Haug; four great-grandchildren, Loxley Bollig, Harlow and Lennon Coonrod, and Eleanora Patt. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Jason, David, Tim (Abby) and Kenny (Gina) Hughes, Travis Chandler, Jessica (Brad) Bohrer, and Rhonda (Todd) Smith.
Cremation has been requested. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 22, from 10 to 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Chanute, Kansas. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Private burial will be at a later time.
The family suggest memorials to Coins For A Cause, Seneca, Kansas or Shriners Hospitals For Children and may be sent to Lauer Funeral Home, PO Box 124, Seneca, KS 66538.
Cremation has been requested. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 22, from 10 to 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Chanute, Kansas. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Private burial will be at a later time.
The family suggest memorials to Coins For A Cause, Seneca, Kansas or Shriners Hospitals For Children and may be sent to Lauer Funeral Home, PO Box 124, Seneca, KS 66538.
Cremation has been requested. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 22, from 10 to 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Chanute, Kansas. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Private burial will be at a later time.
The family suggest memorials to Coins For A Cause, Seneca, Kansas or Shriners Hospitals For Children and may be sent to Lauer Funeral Home, PO Box 124, Seneca, KS 66538.
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My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all during this time. God bless
I am heart broken. Edward was a kind man and will be missed by all those acquainted with him. I am truly sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy to all who knew him. Prayers for comfort.
So sorry for your loss May God Bless and be with all the family & friends. Rest In Peace Ed.
Words can’t describe what a wonderful man, we found in Ed. Always thought the world of him. Prayers to all the family. Heaven gained a wonderful angel. Fly high, with Ron Reeves, Ed.
You have my sympathy and prayers.Hugs
I only got to know Ed for a short period of time, but he was an absolutely amazing man. I’m so sorry for your loss.
We are praying for your families, Vicki and Tiffany. Ed was a wonderful man and will be so missed. He was so enjoyable to visit with. Always smiling!
So sorry for your loss. I will miss my egg loving friend.
Ed, Vicki, Michelle, Tiff,and Steph all were my and my families extended family. I am so saddened by Eds passing. He was a very dear friend whom I loved dearly. So many memories one is when Vicki and Ed and my Mom and Dad had a Halloween part for all of us and Ed was dressed up like a lady. New Years Eve parties and so much more. One of my favorite things he said to me was 4 1/2 years ago. He told me “your Dad would be so proud of you.” That meant so much to me. I want you all to know that you in my thoughts and prayers . May God comfort you with His Peace and love. I love all of you so much! Jesus just got another angel.
We are so truly sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. He has been someone we’ve known all our lives and our thoughts are with you all! May he Rest In Peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Ed was one of the first people we met when we moved to Chanute. Ed and Vicki were so good to our family and always had the time to make my kids feel special and loved. I missed seeing him st the store, it was always fun to catch up.
Our hearts and prayers are with you Vicki, Michelle, Stephanie, Tiffany and all your family.
Our love,
Ed was a great man and will be sorely missed by many. Ed and Vicki were good friends to my parents and were so good to them. Ed often had a friendly and often funny conversation to offer when our paths crossed. So sad that he is gone. May he rest in peace and our thoughts and prayers for Vicki and all of his family.
Thinking of you Vicki & girls. So sorry to hear this news. Bob & Dee Magill.