Charles Llewellyn Hughes, 97, of Summit Square, Waynesboro, Va., died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 1911 in Granville, New York, a son of Richard and Bess Thomas Hughes.

Charles was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.  He retired from General Electric with 40 years of service.  He was a member of the Waynesboro Elks Lodge; the Masonic Lodge of Schenectady, NY, where he had served as Grand Master; and the Waynesboro Country Club, where he loved to play golf.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Richard W. "Dick" Hughes, and his two brothers, Eric & Paul Hughes.

Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Talitha Hughes of Waynesboro, and many nieces & nephews.

A graveside service will be on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 11 AM in Mountainview Cemetery, West Pawlet, VT. A service was also held in Virginia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Summit Square, 501 Oak Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St. Granville, NY.