Hugh E. Ligon

March 8, 1933 - December 25, 2021

Hugh Ligon, age 88, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Saturday, December 25, 2021, at his home under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. In addition to his parents, Lynn and Rena Mae Ligon, Hugh was preceded in death by his siblings: James Ligon, Carrie Ligon, Joyce Pugh, Frank Ligon, and William Ligon. Hugh retired from Dana Corp, f/k/a Eaton Axel, after many years of loyal service to the company. He was a member of the Jerusalem Masonic Lodge #9. He was a faithful member of the Kentucky Nutgrowers Association. During Hugh’s 40 year membership he served in many offices including president and vice president. Hugh loved the Lord and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Hugh is survived by his wife of 69 years Pat Ligon; daughter Susan Spainhoward and her husband David of Spottsville, KY; son Brian Ligon and his wife Lisa of Reed, KY; sisters Wanda Skaggs of Spottsville, KY and Linda “Susie” Bryant of Owensboro, KY; grandchildren: Mark Spainhoward and his wife Brandy, Cari Chrostowski and her husband Chris, and Callie Hope and her husband Matt; great-grandchildren: Sydney and Bentley Spainhoward, Cecelia Chrostowski, and Lexi, Ian, and Landon Hope; step grandchildren Michael and Matt Scherretz; step great grandchildren: Cameron, Sophia, and Carter Scherretz; many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Hugh’s Life Celebration from 12:00 p.m. Tuesday until service time at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the funeral home with Reverend Jerry Barron officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice, 2410 S. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.