Dwight Dean Hughes, age 69, of Ash, NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2021 at his home.

He was the beloved husband of Gloria Dean Russ Hughes for 41 years, loving father to Tabitha Powell and son-in-law Michael Powell and step-father to Dennis Wesley Carlisle and daughter-in-law Breann. He was a precious PePa to five grandchildren, Lacey Townsend (Dustin), Raven Townsend, Declan Powell, Weston and Ellie Carlisle, and Great PePa to Karter Doak.

Dwight is also survived by his sister, Carolyn Smtih and husband Bryan, and sisters-in-law Margaret Hughes, Jane Nofsinger (George), Betty Grainger, and Nelda Thorsen. Surviving are also numerous nieces and nephews: Sonya Burchell, Jeramie Hughes, Andy Smith, Ashley Hughes, Alan Tyree, Denise Sommersett, Stephanie Burgess, Ashley Varnum, Alan Thorsen, and Paula Seavey.

Dwight was born in Southport, NC on August 25, 1952 to the late Dexter Woodring Hughes, Sr. and Mary Wilda Holden Hughes. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Donald Edward Hughes (2002) and Dexter Woodring Hughes (2008), three brothers-in-law, Hopson Grainger (2016), David Tyree (2019), and Richard Thorsen (2021). He was also predeceased by two nephews, Doug Tyree and Michael Light.

Dwight was self-employed for many years (Dwight Hughes Marine Construction) and later worked as a rigger for Progress Energy until 2010. Through his work he made many life-long friends.

As one with a strong work-ethic, Dwight enjoyed repairing and restoring boats and tractors after his retirement. He was also passionate about his pets, especially cats (both domestic and feral). He rescued and adopted many furbabies and loved each one, with the most recent being Boots, who cuddled with him every night in his recliner.

There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Brunswick Funeral Service, officiated by the Reverend Leo Smith.  Prior to the service, a visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Dwight’s life to: Fix-A-Friend, 6033 Ocean Highway East, Winnabow, NC 28479