Gary Kenneth Hughes, born March 24, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, died from complications of ALS Wednesday night, April 2, 2014, in Nashville, TN, his home for the last 30 years.  A recognized expert in self-insured trusts for worker's compensation, he enjoyed an intriguing career in the insurance industry for over 40 years (Arkwright-Boston, Alexander & Alexander, Inc., Palmer and Cay, and Gary Hughes & Associates, LLC).

Gary was an avid golfer and outdoorsman.  During his brief retirement, he enjoyed spending time on Percy Priest Lake aboard his boat, Compensation,­­ sharing tours and sunset cruises with numerous friends and family.  He also reconnected with friends from Bennett High School in Buffalo.

Gary is survived by his wife of 17 years, Poli (Nancy Johnson Polidoro) of Mountain Brook, AL; his son, Chris Hughes (Nashville, TN); his daughter, Jennifer Hughes (Cal III) Turner (Nashville, TN), and his brother Dave (Nancy) Hughes (East Aurora, NY).

Memorial donations may be made to the Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter (online or mail to Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter, c/o Pat Shea, YWCA, 1608 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215) or Glendale Baptist Church Hand Bell Fund (online or mail to Glendale Baptist Church, 1021 Glendale Lane, Nashville, TN 37204). 

A celebration of Gary's life will be held on Percy Priest Lake Saturday, May 10.  Further information will be posted on www.polipolidoro.blogspot.com, a website where family and friends are invited to share memories as well.