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Jerry Hughes Obituary
Franklin, TN
Jerry Dan Hughes, age 74, passed away on October 14, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edmundson Hughes.
Survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Gayle Womack Hughes; mother, Eva "Polly" Hughes of Pulaski, TN; 3 daughters, Lisa (Tim) Dean of Cookeville, TN, Katherine (John) Way of Spartanburg, SC and Emily (Lucas) Wolfe of Franklin, TN; 11 grandchildren, Betsy, Benjamin, Christopher and Jonathan Dean, Alan, Suzannah, Tabitha, Joshua and Ethan Way, Della and Joseph Wolfe; 2 brothers, Terry (Royce) Hughes of Pulaski, TN and Pat (Cynthia) Hughes of Murfreesboro, TN; and many nieces and nephews.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Tech University as well as his Master of Science from University of Tennessee. Jerry was a civil engineer and retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Florence and Hutchenson, Consulting Engineers.
Jerry enjoyed fishing, gardening and genealogy. He spent much of his time playing bridge and going to lunch with friends. In previous years, Jerry spent a great deal of his time in marathon running. But, his family will always remember him best for his grilling and his creation of soups and stews for his loved ones.
Visitation will be held from four until eight o'clock in the evening on Friday, the 17th of October 2014 at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at eleven thirty in the morning on Saturday, the 18th of October in Woodlawn's Dignity Hall, with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Rev. Roy Stauffer will officiate.
The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Heart Association or to Woodmont Christian Church.
Visit the online obituary:www.woodlawn-roesch-pattonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Hughes
Sally Titus
October 10, 2023
We are saddened to learn of Jerry´s passing. Sympathy to all his family & friends who will miss him dearly.
Jim & Sally Titus (Pat´s coworker at State Farm)
N/A N/A
January 8, 2019
He was the best grandpa. Thank you for your nice words. Miss you!
November 1, 2014
I am a retired secretary who worked for Jerry in the 70's. Tommy Ragland informed me of Jerry's passing during our rehab/exercise class at Centennial Medical Center. Please accept my condolence for you and your family during your time of bereavement; I am praying for you and your family.
Lentora (Linny) Green Parker
valerie belew
October 30, 2014
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Valerie Belew, NSCC
Lee Martin
October 22, 2014
Dear Gayle,
Carol and I were so sorry to hear of Jerry's untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Tommy Ragland
October 19, 2014
I was shocked to learn of my friend Jerry's passing in the Tennessean on Saturday evening.i 'm sorry I didn't know earlier. We were college classmates at Tennessee Techand were co-workers at TDOT for over 30 years. Gayle, I'm glad you have a loving family to support you during this difficult time
Larry Brown
October 18, 2014
Jerry was a classmate & good friend. Few people I have known have the integrity and character that he had.
He will be missed not only by his family, but also his classmates.
Carmen Alexander-Jenkins
October 18, 2014
Jerry and my dad, Pat Alexander, went to high school, college, and then worked together at TDOT. When I worked downtown, there was never a day that Jerry wasn't kind to me. He was an absolutely wonderful man, and I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during this terrible time.
Sallie Walker
October 18, 2014
So sorry! thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Glenda Nelms
October 17, 2014
To all the Deans, we will be praying for you as you go through this time of grief. Love, The Jonathan Nelms Family
October 17, 2014
Lisa Dean is a friend of my family in Cookeville. I felt your pain when my daughter told of his passing. May God's grace surround each of you and give you strength beyond your belief.
Lynda Phillips, Shelbyville, TN
Diana Lamb
October 17, 2014
Mr. Hughes was my boss! He hired me as Secretary back in the 1980s. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy and I enjoyed the many years I worked for him. TDOT for me wasn't the same after his retirement.
October 17, 2014
Pat & family,
So sorry to hear about your brother. Our prayers go out to you and all your family as you go through this difficult time. Sally & Jim Titus
October 16, 2014
Very sorry to hear this. The family has my sincere condolences. Donald Fogg
Bill Ralston
October 16, 2014
Very sad to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
Richard Iddins
October 16, 2014
Gayle,
I was sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I enjoyed working with & knowing Jerry @ TDOT. TDOT was fortunate to have his services.
Although we will be un able to attend the services, I know your family will be a big help @ this time.
Rowland & Maude Hopkins
October 16, 2014
So very sorry!
Rowland
Jon Storey
October 16, 2014
Jerry gave me my first job out of college, and served as a valuable mentor and friend for the first half of my career. I am forever endebted to him for that. We were an office of 5, and quickly grew under his leadership. He taught me a lot about engineering, and more about treating people with respect and enjoying each day. He definitely taught me a thing or two about Nashville's best Meat and Three restaurants. Many lunch table conversations have come back into memory with this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hughes family.
October 16, 2014
U T AND BETTY FITZGERALD
American Heart Association
October 15, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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