William Hughes

William L. Hughes NORFOLK - William L. Hughes died Nov. 12, 2010 at 5:15 p.m. in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born Nov. 22, 1942 in Jackson, N.C., son of the late Havard Hughes and Beulah Grant Hughes Washington and stepson of the late Rev. Wilson Washington Sr. William was a good father and husband. He worked for Flowers Baking companies for 38 years. He received several awards for his excellent work ethics. William was a member of St. Mary's, The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. His ministry was landscaping the rectory. He was often called Pig and was loving, generous and helpful to his family, friends and never met a stranger. He was a friendly person and loved to talk, especially about history. William is survived by his wife Carrie; five daughters, Lathesia Thompson, Pamela Tripp, and Sabrina Butler (Nathaniel), all of Norfolk, Elizabeth Williams (William) of Williamsburg, and Nicole Bragg (Quintin) of Virginia Beach; three sisters; three brothers; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Entombment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at 905 Rockingham St., one hour prior to service for procession to the chapel. Watch service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.