Paul Michael McHugh

Paul Michael McHugh, 61, of Front Royal, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at Riverton United Methodist Church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Food and fellowship to follow.

Paul was born November 15, 1952 in Quantico, VA, the son of the late Patrick J. McHugh and JoAnn Hammans Banks. He was most recently a lobbyist for the VA Gun Owners of America. He dedicated his life to pastoral and pro-life work, as well as the defense of constitutional liberties. He loved to play chess with his sons.

He will be missed by his wife: Patrice Lynn McHugh of Front Royal; three daughters: Kara Sherman (Chris) of Birmingham, AL, Kellie McHugh of Alexandria, VA, and Megan Kettell (Kent) of Lakewood, CO; three sons: Brendan Michael McHugh and Kyle Michael McHugh both of Front Royal, and Brady Michael McHugh of Washington, VA; four brothers: Patrick Brady McHugh (Patti) of Lakewood, CO, Brian Colleen McHugh (Melissa) and Sean Glenn McHugh (Sheila) both of Littleton, CO, Kevin Brendan McHugh (Grace) of Kiowa, CO; an uncle: John McHugh of Lakewood, CO; and one granddaughter: Samantha Grace Sherman.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Savethedaughters, P.O. Box 2398, Forest, VA 24551.