WILLIAM-HUGHES-Obituary

WILLIAM FRIERSON HUGHES Jr.

Memphis, Tennessee

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William Frierson Hughes, Jr. died of cancer December 4, 2013. Bill was born in Memphis, TN, April 9, 1943, the son of William F. Hughes and Elizabeth Leavell Hughes. He was two time Boys State Tennis Champion and led Central High School to two state titles. He did his undergraduate work at...

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When Bill tired of being "pontificated to" as Kenny Martin was doing--he just looked away with that knowing look--He caught the biggest one that day!

Bill was a true Southern Gentleman in every sense. It was an honor and privilege to have known him and to have worked with him. You will all be in my prayers.

What a fine gentleman Bill was we had many a handball contest. Trip and Scotty Sneed

Kathy, I learned about this from Jerry Cothern, who is working some at Oak View now. I am thinking of you and your family in your loss. I am praying for strenghth, peace, and rest.

April 2013

At Bear Creek, Robert Coe, "Memphis Slim" Chuck Coe and "Dr. Science" John Witherington

First of many memories at The Varmints

Bill was a wonderful person that led us in the Asset Mgmt.Division of M/K. After his retiremnet we maintained a friendship and hunted in Virginia each year and he was affectionately known as "Memphis Bill" probably because he was such a good shot. My sympathy to his family.

Great man and great family.