Chase County Kansas Obituaries
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Hughes, Gary Gary Hughes, 57, of Kechi, died March 8, 2006. He had cancer.
He was born and raised in Elk City and attended Kansas State College of Pittsburgh. He graduated with a degree in technology and worked for Beech/Raytheon in Wichita for over 30 years.
Hughes was a fiddler and was a frequent participant at Chase County
musical gatherings.
He is survived by a sister, Francee Westmacott; and his father, Billie Hughes.
A celebration of Gary's life and memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 18, at Metropolitan Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Dave Hackett Memorial
Scholarship. The scholar-ships support and continue education of traditional acoustic music. Contributions may be sent to Alice Anderson do Dave Hackett Memorial Fund, 5831 SE 53rd St., Berryton, KS 66409.
Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway, Wichita is in charge of the service.
Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood
Falls, Kansas, Mar 16, 2006