KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Gene H. Hughes passed away peacefully at home in Kelseyville on Dec. 31, 2016.

Gene is survived by his wife of 46 years, June "Gunn" Hughes; stepchildren, Marketta Kent, Margo Jay, Mark Olsen, Marn Olsen, Marr Olsen and Mart Clupper; niece, Lorrie Behrens; nephews, Paul Hughes, Bob Hughes, Jeff Hughes, Don Hughes and Steve Hughes; grandchildren, Julie Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Amber Olsen, Amanda Olsen, Ryan Jay, Tonya Jay, Jodi Heilman, Heidi Jay, Gunner Olsen, Tanner Olsen, Skyler Olsen, Chad Roughton and Chelsey Tonoai.

He is predeceased by his parents, Orville and Belva Hughes; brothers, Maynard Hughes, Jim Hughes, Foster Hughes and Don Hughes; and his son, Phil Hughes.

Gene was born in Kelseyville on May 4, 1927, and attended Kelseyville Elementary School before his family moved to Napa, where he graduated from Napa High School.

He was a Merchant Marine during World War II. After the war, he became a carpenter and later a building contractor. He finished his career as an accomplished builder of fine homes in Lake County.

Gene was an avid fisherman and hunter. He traveled most of the country and many parts of the world. He lived a fulfilled life with many lifelong friends and family who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport, on Thursday, Jan. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Kelseyville Cemetery on Friday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow at the family home.

For more information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .