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James Hughes Obituary
James D.
Hughes Jr.
James D.Hughes Jr., of Lynchburg passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Lucille Hensley Hughes for 63 years.
Born in Lynchburg on Nov. 14, 1922, he was a son of the late James D. Hughes Sr. and Winnie Purcell Hughes and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Julia H. Wright and Doris H. Tinnell.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Jean H. Troxler of Greensboro, N.C.; two nieces; six nephews, one special nephew, T.M. "Butch" Tinnell Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Forest.
James was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran having served in European Theater; retired from C & P Telephone Company after 31 years of service; worked part time at Diuguid Funeral Home and then at Heritage Funeral Service.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, former Deacon; Marshall Lodge #39; American Legion Post 16; Brookville Ruritan Club where he was Past President and former Zone Governor; Telephone Pioneers and Woodmen of the World for 50 years..
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, in Calvary Baptist Church by the Rev. Louis Beckwith.
The family will receive friends today, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, from to 7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road.
In lieu of flowers please consider Calvary Baptist Church, 20957 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or the Salvation Army, 2211 Park Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family,
www.heritagefuneraland
cremation.com
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Grover Putnam
January 7, 2020
Praying
Frances F. Hedrick
January 19, 2011
Dear Lucille, I was sorry to hear of James' passing; my sympathies are with you and I'm glad you and James had 63 years together. What wonderful memories you must have. Frances F. Hedrick, Forest, VA
Dietrich H. von Schmettow
January 15, 2011
I knew Jim from our TPA of Lynchburg and found him to always be a pleasant man. You both did so very much for the Ruritan Club he will be missed. I hope if I could ever help you could let me know. Sincerely, Dietrich H. von Schmettow Forest Ruritan Club
Melvin Lynn White
January 15, 2011
Dear Mrs. Hughes we were sorry to hear that Jim has passed away. I know that is must have been very hard on you to take such wonderful care of him alone. Melvin knew Jim from the phone company and I from the Ruritian Club. I know he will be missed and not forgot. Sincerely, Melvin and Lynn White
Betty Moore
January 13, 2011
Lucille I am so sorry to hear about James. You are in our thoughts and prayers. 63 years of memories will bring you comfort.
January 13, 2011
LUCILLE, JUST TO KNOW THAT I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY YOU FEEL GOD'S PEACE IN THE DAYS AHEAD, PEACE, GROVER PUTNAM, GRRER SC
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