Robert Ronald “Ronnie” Hughes, 83, of New Windsor, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  Born August 8, 1940 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Harry Eugene and Mary Anna Bollinger Hughes.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lucy Hughes.

When Ronnie was ten years old his family moved from Beltsville to New Windsor to become farmers.  He enjoyed working the family’s dairy and crop farm, along with his custom combining business.  In the late 1970’s he started a hobby of modified and stock tractor pulling, where he traveled the east coast and mid-west.  He was very successful and won many awards and contests, one of which he and his wife traveled to Holland, Netherlands.  He was a big fan of sprint car racing and watching his son-in-law Steve.

Surviving are his son, Philip Eckard and wife Donna of Union Bridge; daughter Pamela Hughes Owings and husband Steve of Westminster; and son Scott Hughes and fiancé Andrea of Lebanon, Indiana; granddaughter Alissa Owings and nephew David Greene and his wife Kathy, and their children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Sandra Hughes.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Humane Society of Carroll County, 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158.