Robert J. Hughes, 96

LAUREL - Robert J. Hughes, of Laurel,died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 96. Robert is survived by his sons, Andrew Hughes and his wife Valerie, Richard Hughes and David Hughes. Numerous grandchildren also survive him. He is preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Hughes. A graveside service will be held today, Dec. 23, 2008, at Springhill Memory Gardens Hebron, Md., at 11 a.m. The pastor Ken Duesa will officiate. Contributions can be made in his memory to the SPCA Sussex Chapter 326 S. Dupont Hwy. Georgetown, DE 19947. The Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, is serving the Hughes family.