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Elwood “Woody” Hughes

Birth : 14 May 1925 Jackson Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Death : 2 Feb 2021 Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Burial : Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate : 40.9716835, -85.3719635
Description : Elwood Hughes
Of Lexington, Kentucky

Elwood (Woody) Hughes, formerly of Wheeling, passed away at 95 years old, and now belongs to the ages. He was born May 14, 1925, to Elwood E. and Eva Mae (nee Roberts) Hughes. He died February 2, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Woody was a WWII Marine veteran of several battles - including Iwo Jima. He was an eyewitness to the flag-raising on Mt. Siribahci that occurred 76 years ago (this month). God Speed, Woody, and Semper Fidelis!

Woody was an alumnus of Ball State University where he received his teaching degree. He... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Elwood “Woody” Hughes's memorial?

    Elwood “Woody” Hughes's memorial is located at: Glenwood Cemetery, Roanoke, Huntington County, USA.

  • When did Elwood “Woody” Hughes death?

    Elwood “Woody” Hughes death on 2 Feb 2021 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Elwood “Woody” Hughes's memorial?

    Latitude: 40.9716835
    Longitude: -85.3719635

Family Members:

Parent

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Elwood Earl Hughes Sr.

(1895 - 1969)

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Eva May Roberts Hughes

(1895 - 1979)

Spouse

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Susan Jane Bear Hughes

(1930 - 2013)

Siblings

Flowers:

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Salute to an American Hero, one of the few; one of the proud; a Marine

Left by Anonymous on 17 Feb 2021

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Thank you for your military service. Semper Fidelis. Rest in peace.

Left by Anonymous on 18 Feb 2021

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Left by Anonymous on 26 Feb 2021

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Happy 246th Birthday Marine. Semper Fidelis brother.

Left by Anonymous on 10 Nov 2021

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Glenwood Cemetery
Roanoke, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9716835, -85.3719635

2. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Roanoke, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9711113, -85.3720016

3. Roanoke Cemetery
Roanoke, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9538994, -85.3758011

4. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Roanoke, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9897232, -85.3763885

5. Shank Cemetery
Roanoke Station, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9533501, -85.3452988

6. Old Burying Ground
Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9539690, -85.4084100

7. Albright Evangelical Cemetery
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0053300, -85.4036800

8. Arick Cemetery
Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9316864, -85.3362503

9. France Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9371986, -85.4169006

10. Kelsey Family Cemetery
Lafayette Township, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9406433, -85.3175201

11. Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9898758, -85.4363174

12. Old Union Lutheran Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9895439, -85.4453964

13. Kelsey Cemetery
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0279999, -85.3363724

14. Jones Cemetery
Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9103050, -85.3557739

15. Zion Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9222450, -85.4232407

16. Broxon Cemetery
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0346985, -85.3555984

17. Sugar Grove Cemetery
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0200290, -85.4305430

18. Bayless Cemetery
Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0344000, -85.3361000

19. Decker Gravesite
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0399300, -85.3409600

20. Turner Family Cemetery
Aboite, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0230000, -85.2965000

21. Shock Cemetery
Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9467888, -85.4702759

22. Furlo Beard Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9830300, -85.4760400

23. Union Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8901820, -85.3810110

24. Banta Cemetery
Laud, Whitley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0344240, -85.4429500