Jacob Hughes

Jacob Matthew Hughes, 36, of Vincennes, Indiana, went to be with his savior on Good Friday, April 10th,surrounded by his parents Tom and Jane (Daniel) Hughes. He was born on March 20, 1984 inIndianapolis, Indiana.Jacob was a 2002 graduate of Lincoln High School where he lettered 3 years in baseball and 4 years infootball. He was chosen for the Big 8 All Conference Team in football 2001-2002. He was a recipient ofthe Coach Lyman Lance Outstanding Football Achievement Award 2002. Jacob was also a graduate ofVincennes University with a Bachelor's Degree in Laser Optics. During high school years, he worked withbrothers and cousins at the Vincennes Park & Recreation Department for his Papa Jack where treasuresof lifelong memories were created. Jacob was employed at VoMac Truck Sales in Vincennes where hewas a Warranty Administrator and a Master Service Advisor. He always commented how much he lovedhis job, the people he worked with and the customers he served. He was a member of Sacred HeartChurch now known as of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.One of his main loves was country cruising in his beloved Jeep, sun shining on his aviators with the windon his face, listening to his favorite music. Jacob had a love for water, whether being on the beach,performing acrobatic jet ski tricks or skimming across the surface of a lake in his boat. He had anongoing passion of our Nation's Military History and the latest advancements of Space Travel͘ He alsoshared a fondness with his father for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jacob aka Chilladin/Superpoop and hisbrothers sealed their bond by exploring the lands of Azeroth, riding their Netherdrakes, defending theirKingdoms against the Horde.Jacob had a vibe that instantly put the whole room in a good mood. He was the guy you wanted to bearound with his chill personality, and huge infectious smile. Jacob was a selfless person, with a heart asbig as a mountain, always wanting to help others. His greatest love, however, was his family; spendingtime with them and reminiscing of past adventures. It was a love and closeness that was mutually feltand returned͘. To his family, he will always be known as "Blondie" or "Jake the Snake" to some ust "The Bull".Surviving are his parents Tom and Jane Hughes of Vincennes; his siblings Jason Hughes of Terre Haute,Brad Hughes and his partner Sarah Reichardt of Austin, TX, Zachary Hughes and his fianc Tarah Deitz ofNewburgh and their daughter Peyton Jane Hughes (the apple of Jacob͛s eye) Brittany Hughes and herpartner T.J. Frederick of Vincennes, Jianna Hughes of Vincennes; his grandparents JoAnn Hughes ofVincennes, and Karen and Ken Martin of Georgetown, TX; and his aunts and uncles Jim Daniel of France,John and Tracy Daniel of Beauford, SC, Cindy and Joe Cary of Vincennes, Marcia and Bruce Wheatley ofPrinceton, Kim and Carol Wampler of Westphalia, Dave and Brenda Hughes of Vincennes, and Susan andBret Marchino of Vincennes and many very special cousins.Preceding him in death were his grandfathers Charles Jack Hughes and Jim Daniel; sister Adrianna JoHughes and niece Faren Elise Claycomb.Jacob͛s family extends their heartfelt thanks to the healthcare professionals at St͘ Vincent's Evansvilleand Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, for the extraordinary care and compassion theyshowed. A Celebration of Jacob͛s life will be held at a later date this fall.Private family services will be held April 16, 2020 at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Tony Ernstand Rev. Simon Natha officiating. For those who wish͕ in lieu of flowers Jacob͛s family would appreciatea Jacob Style Act of Kindness in his name or a memorial contribution may be made to the VincennesParks and Recreation Department or Lincoln High School Athletic Department. Anyone interested, willbe able to watch the service live on Goodwin Funeral Home Facebook page and you will be notifiedwhen it goes live. Online memories may be sent to www.goodwinfamily.com