Mark Hughes Carries Son's Coffin in Emotional Funeral Service
Hundreds of mourners and football figures attended as Mark Hughes carried the coffin, and Grimsby Town said it will dedicate its first game to Alex Hughes.
- On Tuesday, hundreds of mourners gathered at St Peter's Church in Prestbury as former Manchester United striker Mark Hughes carried his son Alex Hughes's coffin into the church.
- Hughes, who died suddenly at age 38 on June 19, had served as player recruitment lead for Grimsby Town, the League Two club now dedicating its first game of the season to him.
- Legendary figures including Sir Alex Ferguson, Bryan Robson, and Ryan Giggs attended the service, where Curtis and David Pollock delivered emotional tributes recalling Alex's loyalty and kindness.
- Alex's wife Jess, his childhood sweetheart of 21 years, attended with their two sons, Sebastian and Leonardo, as Pollock noted the boys have begun pointing skyward after scoring goals.
- Known for his deep passion for football, Hughes often told people he supported his father rather than Manchester United, reflecting the bond that defined his life and legacy.
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Manchester United legend Mark Hughes himself carried his son's coffin as Alex was escorted to his final journey.
Sir Alex Ferguson among mourners as tributes paid to Mark Hughes’ son Alex, 38, at his funeral following his tragic death
Hundreds of mourners were in attendance as the funeral of Mark Hughes’ son Alex took place in Prestbury following his sudden death last month. Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was among those in attendance, as well as Mike Phelan, Martin Edwards, Bryan Robson and Ryan Giggs. Hughes carried the coffin of his son into St Peter’s Church with other members of the family, including Alex’s brother Curtis and father-in-law David Pollock.…
Mark Hughes carries son's coffin at funeral as football legends pay tribute
Alex Hughes, son of former Manchester United and Chelsea striker Mark Hughes, died suddenly and unexpectedly on June 19, aged 38, and his funeral was held at St Peter's Church in Prestbury, Cheshire
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