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Robert Hughes Obituary
Richmond, Indiana - Robert F. Hughes age 81, passed away April 23rd, 2019. He was born August 4th, 1937, to Millard and Geneva Hughes in Richmond, Indiana.
Robert was a JC Penney Manager for 32 years at various locations. His interests were classic cars, country music and Genealogy. He also served on the Merritt Board for the Sheriff's Department.
He is survived by his wife: Portia Carpenter Hughes; daughter: Deborah (Jay) Zaiser of Iowa; son: Robert (Leean) Hughes of Texas; four grandchildren: Shannon, Robert Alexander, Rachael and Morgan; and a sister: Joyce Hughes.
Special thanks to Arbor Trace Medical Team for their loving care to Bob, and allowing him to fulfill his wishes of "Going Home".
Funeral services will be held at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 200 South 6th Street, Richmond, Indiana, 47374, on Friday, April 26th, 2019, at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Freddie Banks officiating. Family and friends may visit Friday at the church beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Earlham Cemetery. Send online condolences to the family via the guestbook at www.communityfamilyfh.com
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April 30, 2019
GOD BLESS
Joyce Bolby
April 25, 2019
Sorry for you loss. Praying for comfort.
Britnie Laubenstein
April 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a special guy, and I was blessed and thankful for the trust that you gave, that allowed me to help take care of him. Him and Portia were a breath of fresh air each day I arrived at work. I am truly sorry. God Bless each of you and may He wrap his arms around you in comfort in your time of need. You have my sincere condolences
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