Artist turns 100

John Hughes will celebrate his 100th Birthday with a celebration in his honor at his home at Regal Estates Senior Community in League City on Sunday April 17, 2005. 

Mr. Hughes was a resident of South Texas, where he had retired to before he moved to Regal Estates in early 2002.

Mr. Hughes is well known at Regal Estates and the surrounding community for his intricate and beautiful pieces of macramé. He started his hobby in 1972 with a dog leash and today his apartment is a showcase for his lampshades,
jar covers, pieces of jewelry, and book covers. 

Mr. Hughes was born in Columbus, Indiana and spent his career as the foreman of a sheet metal shop.

His family as well as the entire community of Regal Estates will join him in a celebration from 3 PM to 4 PM on Sunday afternoon April 17th. Mr. Hughes says "I have made some great friends at Regal Estates and I have family that lives close by."

Terri Lucas, Regal Estate's administrator said, "We love Mr. Hughes, he is truly one of our family."