Jack Hugg, 91, of Solomons, MD formerly of Baltimore County, MD passed away at Asbury Solomons. He was born on August 6, 1927 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mildred L (Collison) Hugg and John A. Hugg, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sons John A. Hugg, III and William B. Hugg. Jack is survived by his godson Skip Blackburn and his wife Jill of Edgewater, MD and his cousin Karen Hoth and her husband Mark Connelly of Huntington, WV.

Jack was a loving, compassionate, and friendly man and had many passions. Jack enjoyed collecting stamps and coins for all of his life. He was also a fan of Dixieland Jazz, where he and Jean travelled the Country to attend festivals. Over the past six years, Jack spent almost every day with his very best friend, Maryellen Muldoon. They travelled together and took great care of each other throughout the years. They created a wonderful and loving relationship that was wonderful to see and be around.

His strength was evident when his sons were diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy as young boys. Jack and Jean worked with the MDA closely over the years and worked with Johns Hopkins research. The boys were kind, funny, intelligent and well thought of by their friends and classmates.

Karen Hoth, the daughter of Jack's cousin George, maintained a lifelong bond with Jack and Jean, visiting in the summers and communicating regularly with cards and notes. Her mother Kathy was especially close with them as well. Jack, Jean, Kathy and Karen enjoyed a special trip to Hawaii in the late 90's. Jack always held a special place in his heart for Karen.

Since his childhood, Jack made many friends, some he kept for over 80 years. Several included Dick Fulton, Pete Blackburn, and Skip Friend, all of whom he met on his first day at Friends School in Baltimore. Jack and Dick both had a love of the Chesapeake Bay and boated regularly.

Another life long relationship was with the Blackburn family. Pete's wife Lou and Jean became close friends and their children played together, Skip Blackburn is Jack and Jean's godson, with whom they have been especially close. Skip and his wife Jill have been like family over the years. Jean handmade special Christmas ornaments for their children every year, making Angels for Natalie and Santas for Drew. Jack and Jean have been included as family in all of the Blackburn's Holiday dinners and important milestones, always loved as family. They have traveled to Italy and Jazz Festivals together and enjoyed most holiday dinners. Skip has been by Jack's side through his heart surgery, Jean's illness and Jack's illness. He has been like a son.

Jack loved Dixieland Jazz Festivals and Cruises. With great zeal, they traveled many countries and waters enjoying their music. Several of their friends and loved ones accompanied them from time to time. They spent more than 10 years of their retirement enjoying the Jazz Festivals and many bands knew them, talked with them and played to them personally. Jean would make gifts for their favorite musicians. Skip and Jill Blackburn have some favorite memories of being with them at the Connecticut Jazz Festival as well as many other venues. Karen Hoth and Mark Connelly enjoyed attending a WV festival some years with them as well.

Jack will be missed, but his life is to be celebrated. His love for people around him and his intellect, talent and humor will be remembered by his many friends that loved him.

A memorial service celebrating his life was held on Saturday, February 9 at 11 am in Solomons~Asbury Auditorium, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD. Interment will be private at Dulaney Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Timonium, MD. Should friends desire contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Asbury Foundation, Inc., 5285 Westview Drive, Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21703. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.