Calvin Hughes

Pawleys Island Calvin D. Hughes Calvin Dean Hughes age 74 devoted husband, father, and grandfather died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Medical University of South Carolina. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of the late Doris Amelia Switzer and Lerlie Jones Hughes. To afford his college education Calvin began his textile career in 1963 with Deering Milliken in Spartanburg, SC as a testing technician. Post-graduation he continued to work with Milliken as a manufacturing manager until 1967. In 1969, his boldness led him to move his family across the state and begin a career with Wellman Inc. in Johnsonville, SC. Beginning as a cost accountant, Calvin's dedication eventually promoted him to the position of plant manager and Vice-president of the Plastics Division. He enjoyed taking care of his workers until his retirement in 1993. An avid golfer he was introduced to the sport at the Wellman Country Club in Johnsonville, SC. Calvin thoroughly enjoyed the game to the point he later moved to Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club. His hobby resulted in numerous club championships but his greater love was his golfing buddies from both clubs. Calvin's passion for gardening and flowers began as a young boy employed by Wrightson's Greenhouse and Nursery in Spartanburg, SC. This love evolved into him becoming a Master Gardener thereby growing beautiful flowers for his greatest love-his wife Jane. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary Jane West Hughes of Pawleys Island; a daughter, Kim Costas (Lex) of Daniel Island, SC; son, Dr. Michael Hughes (Carrie) of Madison, GA; grandchildren, Xan, Anna and Alexa Costas; Zachary, Zoie and Allie Jane Hughes; brothers, Melvin Hughes of Crosshill, SC, Eddie Hughes of Roebuck, SC; sisters, Geraldine Provinge, Gaffney, SC and Linda Birch of Roebuck, SC; brother-in-laws, James F. West (Jean) of Spartanburg, SC and Jerry L. West (Lise) of Holmes Beach, FL. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, November 11, 2013 at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. Father Pat Stenson will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Litchfield/Pawleys Chapel. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries The family request donations be made to Smith Clinic in Pawleys Island, 116 Baskerville Drive Pawleys Island, SC 29585 smithfreeclinic.org Goldfinch Funeral Home, Litchfield/Pawleys Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Calvin Hughes

November 7, 2013