John William Wiley Hughes, 75, of Portage, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
He was born on October 16, 1951 in Medaryville, IN to the late Cyrus and Alice (Hopkins) Hughes. John grew up in Medaryville and attended West Central High School. On October 24, 1975, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Mae “Nanny Goat” Pasley in Portage. They recently celebrated 51 years of marriage. John retired in 2005 from Asplundh following a successful career as a tree trimmer for IBEW Local #9.
John was a devoted, longtime member of 29th Avenue Baptist Church in Lake Station, IN. He was a church deacon and served the Lord faithfully throughout his life. He enjoyed weekend jam sessions with his church family.
John enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar. He also enjoyed watching baseball and football games on TV. John was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a good man who loved his family and was always willing to help others. John had an infectious smile and good sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by:
Dorothy Mae (Pasley) Hughes, Portage, IN Wife
John William (wife: Veronica) Hughes, Hobart, IN Son
Emily Marie Hughes, Hobart, IN Granddaughter
Alison Ivy Hughes, Hobart, IN Granddaughter
Gene (wife: Bonnie) Hughes, Francesville, IN Brother
Susie Stone, Goodland, IN Sister
Betty (husband: Gene) Payne, Medaryville, IN Sister
Verney Hughes, Brother
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins
Preceded in death by:
Cyrus and Alice (Hopkins) Hughes, Parents
Ernest (wife: Maria) Hughes, Brother
Herbert Hughes, Brother
Kerney Hughes, Brother
Chuck Hughes, Brother
Ernest Stone, Brother-in-law
Visitation will be from 2-6 PM EST Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Medaryville, IN.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EST Monday, November 16, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Medaryville, IN with Pastor Tom Dewlen officiating.
Burial will take place at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville, IN
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family c/o John William Hughes. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online Tributes can be offered at www.frainmortaury.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Medaryville, IN.
