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HUGHES, 67
Truck Driver
LAKELAND - John Richard Hughes, 67, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at his residence of cancer.
Born August 16, 1943 in Little Rock, AR to Isaac & Willis Hughes, Mr. Hughes has been a resident of Lakeland for 45 years, moving from Pickens, SC. He was a commercial truck driver for Overnite Transportation Co. for 21 years. He was formerly with Watkins Motor Line and a Fire Fighter for the city of Lakeland. He was a Vietnam Navy veteran. He was an Elder with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bartow.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Jayne S. Hughes; two sons: Ike Hughes (Michelle) Fairlea, WV, Richard Hughes (Jacqui) Lakeland; daughter: Katie Harden (Dave), Colona, IL; brother: William Hughes (Martha), Central, SC; grandchildren: Dustin "Duck" Ledford, Gregory Hughes, Lucas Hughes, Zackary Hughes, and Keegan Hughes; step grandchildren: Lee Led-ford III, Luke Ledford, Christina Harden, Vincent Harden; & gt grandson: Gage Harden. He is preceded in death by a grandson Hunter Hughes.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main St, Bartow. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 am at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Stanford St, Bartow. Interment will follow in Bartow Wildwood Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be made to the ARP Church Youth Fund, P.O. Box 1411, Bartow 33831 or Good Shepherd Hospice, P.O. Box 7129, Winter Haven, 33880.
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Tina Rice
June 21, 2011
Ms. Jayne, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr.John was a wonderful and funny person. I always enjoyed talking with him.
June 9, 2011
Dear Jayne, It has been many years since we have seen you all, but we remember your family with many warm and wonderful memories. We cherish our times in your home. We will be praying for you in the days ahead. Please give our love to the kids and grandkids. In Christ, Larry and Fay Buckman [email protected]
Dana Dunn
June 8, 2011
Jayne, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family during this difficult time.
Jerry Eddins
June 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.It was a pleasure and fond memories working with John at the fire department. May God bless and fill your hearts with peace.
Mike Hinson
June 7, 2011
I worked with John at the Lakeland Fire Department and had many great times with him there. I lost contact when he left but will never forget him. Our condolences to his Family.
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home
June 7, 2011
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