Hughey Ellsworth Kirkwood

Hughey E. Kirkwood Jr., 69, of Sheffield Lake, died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness. Hughey was born Sept. 15, 1943 in Euclid, Ohio. He had been a Sheffield Lake resident for the past 3 years and had lived on Cleveland's East side and Vermilion. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Viet Nam and Korean Wars as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. He received a Bronze Star and Silver Stars. Hughey worked as a truck driver for E & L Transport. He was a member of the VFW Post #7576, Vermilion. He enjoyed his grandchildren and his dogs. He is survived by his sons, Scott Michael (Jodi) Kirkwood of Sheffield Lake, Hughey Ellsworth Kirkwood, III of Carlisle Township, Sean Patrick (Carrie) Kirkwood of Garfield Heights, Steven and Nicholas Braddock; grandchildren, Taylor, Chelsea, Mariah, Sidney, Zachary, Emily, Bradley, Hugh, Rachael, David and Erin Kirkwood; great grandchild, Kourtney; and sister, Clara Kirkwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hughey E.and Clara (nee Crumm) Kirkwood , grandson, Hughey Ellsworth Kirkwood IV and great grandchild, Alice, and 1 brother. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.