John Joseph "Jack" Hughes Jr., 83, of Washington, died Thursday, April 23, 1998, in Kade Nursing Home, Washington. Mr. Hughes was a member of First United Methodist Church of Washington for more than 70 years. He graduated from East Washington High School in 1932; from Washington and Jefferson College in 1936; and from Pittsburgh School of Law in 1939. Mr. Hughes practiced law in Claysville for more than 50 years. Throughout those years, he was a member of the Washington County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. During World War II, Mr. Hughes served in the U.S. Army, first in the 104th Cavalry at Indiantown Gap, and later in the Counterintelligence Corps in Pittsburgh. He served from February 1941 to October 1946. On January 30, 1943, he married Lola Scott. The wedding took place at her parents' home near West Middletown. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in January 1993. Mrs. Hughes survives. Also surviving are a son, John J. Hughes III of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a daughter, Ann Hughes Crouse of Washington; and three grandchildren, John F. Hughes, Julie Hughes and Elisa C. Butler. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, April 24, 1998John J. Hughes Jr.
Practiced law in Claysville for more than 50 years
He was born June 27, 1914, in Steubenville, Ohio, son of John J. Hughes Sr. and Lucille Barr Hughes.