Simeon M. Hughson

Simeon M. Hughson, Jr. born September 20, 1925, age 92, of Lowman, NY, passed away on July 11, 2018 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility (CCNF). Simeon was predeceased by his parents, Simeon and Doris (Crane) Hughson, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, of 39 years; sons, Simeon Hughson III and Tara of Albany, NY, Richard Hughson and Mary Mc Fee of Rochester, NY,Andy Hughson of Columbia Crossroads, PA; daughter, Lee O'Connell and Joe of Corning, NY; bonus children, Roger and Chris McCann of Sun City, FL, Fred and Betty Baldock of Painted Post, NY, Sandra and Wayne Freeman of Lowman, NY, Donna and Louie Daugherty of PA, Shirley and Victor Zurn of Wellsburg, NY, Bonnie and Michael Hamilton of Elmira, NY, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Simeon lived as a child in many foster homes. He joined the Navy at 17 in 1943, the Carrier Aircraft Service, Unit 63, at the Naval Air Station, in Holtville, California. After the war, he had a look-see from the Brooklyn Dodgers, interested in his pitching arm. The Dodgers said good-bye four days later because at 21 he was "too old."He was a semi-pro football player and boxer. He loved to ride and race motorcycles. Later in life, his favorite hobby was building motorized model airplanes. Simeon made a living working with his hands for 9 years at Schweizer Aircraft as a welder. He was in charge of welding at the A&P Plant in Horseheads. He joined Hilliard Corp. in Elmira two years later, and retired in 1988. Simeon was a man of few words and a kind and gentle soul, who preferred to listen and learn. At Simeon's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Interment will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Our heartfelt thanks to the caregivers and the staff at CCNF, for his wonderful care.