Keith L. Hughes, age 64 of Lake Milton passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home. Keith was born in Ravenna on August 1, 1958, the son of James R. and Patricia A. (Scheiben) Hughes.

A lifetime area resident, Keith graduated from Jackson - Milton High School, class of 1976. He had worked as a machinist for Valley Grinding for the majority of his career. Keith would best be  described as a "free spirit" with many one liners for all who knew, and loved him. He enjoyed Rock'n'Roll, family cookouts, jaunts around the lake, drawing, coloring, fishing, grilling, doing crossword, and sudoku puzzles.

Keith is survived his mother, Patricia; three daughters; Jessica (Cory) Long of Warren, Stephanie Hughes and Kelly Hughes, both of Howland Township; a sister Deedra (Randall) Wamer of Newton Falls; two brothers Kevin Hughes of Lake Milton and Mark (Charlene) Hughes of North Jackson; and five grandchildren; Breeayna, Kaelob,Devin, Paityn, and Greyson.  As well as many nieces and nephews.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, James.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements for Keith have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences to www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com