Timothy Michael Hughes, 30, of Burbank, California, passed away on February 21, 2012. Tim is the wonderful and beloved son of Patrick and Mary Hughes, born on July 16, 1981. Tim shared his life with his loving sister, Sharon Mike Samulski, loving brother, Patrick Terry Hughes and loving sister, Elizabeth Hughes. He was the very proud uncle of Joey, Tommy and Lilly Samulski and Hope and Jack Hughes. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Tim graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak in the year 2000. He received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and graduated from the Academy in 2004. He served as a Lieutenant in the Air Force until receiving an honorable discharge in 2007. Since that time he has resided and worked in Burbank, California. His smile, kindness and strength will be missed by his family and his many friends who are scattered throughout the world. Memorial visitation is scheduled on Thursday, March 1st, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, March 2nd, from 1-8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road 4 blocks E. of Woodward, Royal Oak, MI 48067. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, at 10 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Royal Oak. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.