James L. Hughes, 89, of Ona, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Hardee Manor. He was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1926. He moved to Hardee County from Citrus County in September 2014. He was a self-employed mechanic. James served during World War II in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. California.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and a son, Robert.

Survivors include his sons, James Hughes, Jr. and wife Lillian of Ona, and Lewis Hughes and wife Nonie of Dade City; daughter, Suzanne Gagliolo and husband Bruce of Dade City; daughter-in-law, Cindy Hughes of Lecanto; brother, Howard Hughes of Monaca, Pennsylvania; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

His remains will be interred in Sarasota National Cemetery.