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1955
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Larry Hughes Obituary
Larry Milton Hughes, 70, was professionally and affectionately known as “Fix-It Man” in his hometown of Crozet, where he died on September 22. He used his God-given talents for construction, repair, and serving his neighbor until, and even on, his very last day on earth.
Larry was born in Charlottesville to Wirt and Pearl Hughes on March 22, 1955, and attended Albemarle High School. He and Gale, his wife of nearly forty-nine years, raised three sons – Jeremy, Joshua, and Jacob – who survive him along with a brother, Tim. He treated his daughters-in-law as if they were his own girls. His grandsons Jackson, Luke, Hayden, Evan, and Jayce were the apple of his eye.
Larry was a member of Crozet Baptist Church where he and Gale led adult Sunday school. Larry enjoyed fishing and tinkering with anything mechanical. Countless families sleep under roofs he repaired, look through windows he installed, and travel staircases that he built by hand. When it came to projects in their own home, if Gale could dream it, he could build it.
If Larry came upon an abandoned dog or injured raccoon on these country roads, he would take it home to nurse it back to health. He saved homeless kittens, squirrels, even an owl among numerous birds. To his own pets, Larry was The Great Treatmaster. To Gale, he was the best ever Mary Kay delivery man, a job he fulfilled even on his last day of life.
A Celebration of Life with lunch to follow will take place at Crozet Baptist Church on Saturday, September 27, beginning at 11 a.m.
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Hughes
Albemarle High School Alumni Association
October 20, 2025
The members and supporters of the Albemarle High School Alumni Association were very sorry to hear about Mr. Hughes’ passing. It is always sad to lose a member of the Albemarle family, and we offer our condolences to his family and friends.
October 5, 2025
Gale, My late husband Everette(Duck)Huff and your Dad, Dave worked together on the Ramada Inn in Charlottesville and became very good friends. Our families got together on a number of occasions. Good Memories! I saw in an obituary today the loss of your husband Larry.It was a wonderful tribute to him, a good person and a dear husband. I am so sorry for your loss I pray God will give you strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead. Jewel Huff
Lauren Sacre
September 30, 2025
Dear Gale & Joshua, Jacob, and Jeremy,
Thank you for babysitting me when I was little while my mom and Gale did Mary Kay meetings. I remember jumping on the trampoline with the boys, laughing at the first Boston terrier I had ever seen and watching X flies with Larry.
Gale I pray that you and your family will find peace and strength though this time. Larry will be truly missed in the community and I will always cherish the memories of hanging out with him, your kind family, and the beauty you bring to the world.
Peace be with you and yours❤
My sincerest condolences,
Lauren Sacre (Lori's daughter)
Karen Larrabee
September 27, 2025
We are so sorry. Our hearts, prayers and love are with you, Gale, and family. Lifting you and loving you close to the heart of God in prayer.
Larry is loved by us all. We hold many beautiful memories in our hearts of the many family moments we shared.
Mark and Karen Larrabee
Ray Knupp
September 25, 2025
On behalf of the entire staff at Aaron's in Waynesboro...this is a loss for us as well. Rest in peace my friend.
Janice Terry
September 25, 2025
My Deepest Sympathy to Gale, Josh, Jeremy, Jacob and all their families. May God’s comfort and His promises give you peace. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Cindy Perfater
September 24, 2025
Gale, so very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. May memories of him give you comfort as you mourn the loss of your dear husband.
Robin Hester
September 24, 2025
My Fix-it-man- always helpful and smiling. Gale and Tim - my prayers for you and family. May God bless the good memories until you meet again.
Joyce Shiflett
September 24, 2025
My heart aches for the entire Hughes family. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty Harding
September 24, 2025
Gale and family, I am sorry to hear
about Larry’s passing.
James Fretwell
September 24, 2025
What a wonderful tribute to Larry. To the family, my heart breaks. As you have outlined, Larry’s impact and legacy will extend far beyond his time on Earth. Only one knows our time, but Larry proved that he wouldn’t waste a single second of it.
Shirley Welch
September 24, 2025
What a wonderful man. He always came to help when I called. He will be solely missed.
Connie Kelso
September 24, 2025
Gale May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandy and Gene Rea
September 24, 2025
Larry was one of my friends since the 4th grade. He also was ready and willing to give a helping hand. Whenever Sandy and I would need his service, he will stop by and see how he could be able to assist. He was always nice, and kind, and enjoy talking to us. He will greatly miss by the both of us and also of other members of my family.
Beverly Carwile
September 23, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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