Eugene Anthony Hughes

1964 - 2021

Eugene Anthony Hughes

June 24, 1964 - December 8, 2021

Eugene A. Hughes, 57, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, due to complications from diabetes.

Born on June 24, 1964, in Germany, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene Hughes, and is survived by his mother, Anna Hughes; his twin sister, Manina Juliette Hughes and her partner, John B. Jacob Jr., all of Potomac, Md.; his son, Corey Eugene Hughes, of Vinton, Va.; his niece, Fiona Esmé Hyland of Silver Spring, Md.; and many other beloved relatives and friends.

Gene was a spirited Washington Redskins and Virginia Tech fan, like his late father, who also taught him the drywall business, a profession he had throughout his life. Gene discovered his love of cooking while serving his country in the United States Navy. He then perfected his talent as a chef through years of experience, which included learning from Top Chef Horst Pfeifer in New Orleans. He really could cook anything, and his friends and family especially enjoyed his barbecuing skills.

Gene had the type of personality that made people feel comfortable, and a humorous story to share for any occasion. He touched a lot of lives throughout his life and will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Oakey's North Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to help those living with diabetes may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online at diabetes.org. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.