Christopher "Chris" Hughes

Christopher Hughes, 48, of Fargo, ND, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Brainerd, MN.

Christopher Daniel Hughes, the son of James and Rebecca (Thompson) Hughes, was born in Fargo on September 24, 1968. He grew up and received his education in Moorhead, MN, and in Glyndon, MN. Chris attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND.
Chris made his home in Fargo and first worked for Case IH in Fargo. He owned and operated Bader's Hobby, which later changed to Valley Hobby, in Moorhead. He currently was the parts and service manager for My Aquatic Services in Fargo.

Chris had a passion for competitive sports. He loved to play darts and was a member of Valley Video Games and United Darts League for the last 13 years. He encouraged his daughter, Samantha, and his best friend, Kim Smith, to play with him. He competed in both state and national dart tournaments.

Chris enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing with his kids and especially drag racing. He and his father built drag cars together. He could regularly be found at Top End Raceway near Moorhead, or at the Brainerd International Raceway. He was a master craftsman, who could build or repair just about anything. The family would often share their favorite pizzas together at Duane's Pizza in Moorhead.

Christopher is survived by daughters, Samantha (Nicholas) Koskey, Fargo, and Meghan Hughes, Fargo; his son, Jeffrey Hughes, Fargo; his parents, James Hughes, Glyndon, MN, and Rebecca Hughes, Woodstock, GA; a sister, Sharon (Eric) Johnston, Woodstock; his best friend, Kim Smith, and her daughter, Kristina; Samantha and Jeffrey's mother, Christi Hughes; and Meghan's mom, Michelle Quam.

Visitation for Chris will be Friday, from 5 PM until 7 PM, with a service at 7, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 10:30 AM in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Moorhead.