James Dudley Hughes, Jr., age 85, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was a resident of Aurora, Colorado for 36 years and was formerly a resident of Long Island, New York. He was a Captain in the United States Air Force, Boeing Engineer and Teacher.
James “Jim” was born on February 28, 1938, to James Hughes and Dorothy (Everts) Hughes in Brooklyn, New York. On July 20, 1961, he married Audrey Marie Illich in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Jim was fond of fishing. He also enjoyed hiking and had an appreciation for numismatics. He was a member of Lutheran Church and attended Smithtown High School and graduated in 1956. He had a Baccalaureate’s Degree in Mathematics Computer Science Option, from Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, Colorado; a master’s degree in psychology, from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado; and a master’s degree in computer science, from Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Air Force for 24 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marie; his son, James “Jim”; his siblings: Dorothy, May, and John; his grandchildren: Brandi, James, Charles Alejandra; and his great-grandchildren: Emma and Henry.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles; his brothers: Edward and William.
Memorials in Jim’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.
Steve Young
12 Dec 2023The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Capt Hughes’ 24 years of service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
Sylvia and Margarita Marin
13 Dec 2023💙Our sweet friend, neighbor, extended family… You have been a ray of sunshine in our lives and we THANK GOD for blessing us with you and your heartfelt words of wisdom and kindness. You will forever be missed and in our hearts. May GOD have you in his KINGDOM OF HEAVEN WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST… and may we meet again someday for eternity with HIM. We love you Jimbo. Always and forever,💜🙏
The MARIN family