Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Hughes, Harry Jay February 5 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Harry Jay Hughes
Services: Wed., Feb. 9, 11 a.m.

Harry Jay Hughes passed away February 5, 2005. He was born on September 24, 
1921 in Bakersfield, CA. He was 83 years old. He joined the United States 
Marine Corps on December 8, 1941 and served in World War II and the Korean 
War, retiring as a Captain and a pilot. Harry then joined the newly formed 
Federal Aviation Administration and served as a Flight Inspector for twenty-
nine years, retiring as the FAAs Chief Flight Inspector. 

While associated the FAA, he also worked with the U.S. Agency for 
International Development and the United Nations. He and his wife, Irene, who 
preceded him in death in November of 1996, traveled the world in his 
profession and they lived in Hawaii, Japan, Egypt, Mexico and Thailand and had 
many friends around the world. He lived in Atascadero for over twenty-five 
years and was very active in the Kiwanis Club and civic activities.

He is survived by his two sons, Terry Hughes of Spokane, WA; Roger Hughes of 
Orinda, CA; grandchildren, Melissa and Erin Hughes of Los Angeles, CA; 
Ashleigh and Taylor Hughes of Spokane, WA. He is deeply beloved and will be 
missed by all who knew him.

For those so inclined, please make donations in honor of Harry and Irene 
Hughes to the American Cancer Society.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., 
at Chapel of the Roses in Atascadero, CA.

Chapel of the Roses 


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