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NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Grover C. "Gus" Hughes Jr., 74, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Ron Miller. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post #16, V.F.W. Post #1644, and the United States Army Honor Guard. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Grover died on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Grover Cleveland Hughes Jr. was born September 20, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Grover Cleveland Hughes Sr. and Robbie Thompson Hughes. Grover attended Fuller Elementary School, and Forestville High School then went on to serve in the military. He served in the Army where he received the National Defense service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Grover was honorably discharged in 1971. After service Grover went back to his job, he worked at Washington National Insurance Company in Evanston Il where he developed a passion for working with his hands. Grover went on to become an entrepreneur and went into business for himself in 1977. Grover accepted Christ at a very young age in life, and he and his family attended Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Il. Grover went on to have children early as well. From a previous relationship he has a (Son) Durell Taylor with Evelyn Taylor. Later Grover married Angela Smith in which he has two (daughters) Ivy Hughes and Torri Hughes. He also has two other (daughters) Latonya Banks and Robbie Lewis. As life went on Grover met and married Theresa Elam- Hughes December 5, 2003 where they have two (Sons) Tony Elam and Russell Elam. Grover was President of Lincoln Recovery Home in 2003 and later Grover moved to Nebraska in 2009 where he was a handyman who volunteered at several Nonprofit organizations. He was a staple in the community while serving Farmers to Families, and often directed traffic there with a smile. Grover dedicated himself to not just volunteering but letting those he cared about know how much they meant to him. Grovers hobbies included fishing where we will forever tell everyone how he caught the biggest fish; and how he was the best person to go with. Today we celebrate Grover who is survived by his lovely wife Theresa, daughters, sons, grandchildren, his brothers Bobby and Wade, sister Nita, a host of nieces, nephews, and so many friends who have always been like family. The family would like to thank all of you for your calls, flowers, text messages, and listening ears. Your support during this difficult time has been amazing!! Condolences may be expressed to family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Grover C. "Gus" Hughes Jr.

September 20, 1949 - December 3, 2023