Gene Carrol Hughes, 87, of Chalmers, died at 4:15 am, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at IU White Hospital of Monticello. He was born on February 14, 1927 to Charles Peter Hughes and Letitia Fay Carroll Hughes in Chalmers, IN. Gene was a Seaman First Class in the United States Navy from January 24, 1945 to August 27, 1946. His marriage was to Donnabelle G. Farmer on July 20, 1951 in Monticello. She preceded him in death on April 24, 2005. He was a lifelong resident of White County and was a member of the Chalmers Community Church, Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Indiana, and the Chalmers American Legion. Gene retired from Fairfield Manufacturing Co. of Lafayette after 35 years of dedicated service. He was a great carpenter, enjoyed working on mowers, gardening, cooking and canning. He also loved his dogs and cats, sharing his home with many over the years, especially his spoiled and pampered cat, Blackie. Gene enjoyed biking to the neighbors to give treats to their dogs. He is survived by his children: Darlene Wright of Indianapolis, Kathryn "Kathy" Hughes of West Lafayette, Jerry J. Hughes (wife: Violet) of Delphi and Robert "Bob" Hughes (wife: Elaine) of West Lafayette; two grandsons, Cody R. and Brady F. Hughes; and a sister, Vera Ryden of Speedway. Preceding him in death along with his parents and wife are two sisters, Rose Hughes, Celia Roberts, and brothers, Robert, Charles P., Merle, Verle, Lawrence, Kenneth, and Perry "June" Hughes. Friends may call from 12 pm (noon) until the time of funeral service at 1 pm, Friday, June 13, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Henderson officiating. Interment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens of West Lafayette.