Steven Don Hughes

Steven Don Hughes, 75 of Inverness, passed away January 19, 2023, peacefully in his home. Don was born November 11, 1947, to the late Frank and Wilda (Payne) Hughes in Knoxville, TN and moved to Inverness in 1953. He was a Presbyterian. Don served in the US Army during the Vietnam War earning many awards including the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Don was a familiar face in town; as the owner/operator of the Standard Oil/Chevron gas station on Main Street for almost 19 years, Don came to know so many people in the community, and was always there when anyone needed help or advice. Don loved watching football with his sons and especially enjoyed going to Gator games with his son Chris. Don was an avid fisherman; he and his son Greg successfully competed and won in many local fishing tournaments.
Don was also predeceased by five of his sisters; Jonnie Grumbling, Joanne Chamblin, Jeanne Davis, Janice Holinghead and Joyace Swanson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years and best friend, JoAnne Hughes; his sons Christopher (fiancee Lindsey Thomas), and Greg (wife Katie, granddaughters Madeline, Hannah and Charlotte); his sister, Joette Bowsky, and many nieces and nephews, all of Inverness.
The family invites friends to gather on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home. Don will be interred with Honors at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, following the visitation. The procession will depart the funeral home at 12:30 PM.