Joe Stephen Hughes

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Joe Hughes Obituary

Name: Funeral service for Joe Stephen Hughes
Start: 2017-05-27T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Kings Grove Baptist Church

Joe Stephen Hughes

Waynesville - Joe Stephen Hughes, our beloved husband, father and brother, 63, of Waynesville, NC passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 23, 2017 while he was on duty taking caring of others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, K.J. and Viola Ballard Hughes, a son, Eric Baker and his in-laws, Luther and Frances Searcy Capell.

Joe graduated from Owen High School. After high school he joined the US Marine Corp and served as a medic. Following his father's footsteps he worked for the Southern Railway for several years. Wanting to start a new career he then earned his degree in nursing at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and touched many lives for 33 years.

He enjoyed being outdoors, going to the beach, taking care of his animals and most of all loved being with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Karen Capell Hughes; his children, Kelly Baker Alexander and her husband Scott of Anderson, SC, Josh Hughes and his wife Ashleigh of Asheville, NC and Jacob Baker of the home; his grandchildren, Austin and Norah; his brothers, Robert Hughes and his wife Eleen Sims Hughes of Raleigh, NC, Jack Hughes and his wife Elaine of Asheville, NC and Tom Hughes and his wife Brenda Parks Hughes of Wilmington, NC; two nieces and a nephew and his canine companions Zeus, Riley, Barley, Bella and Anna.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 27th at Kings Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Capell officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the home of Miriam Capell at the Lazy Boy Travel Park in Hendersonville. He will be interred at the North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on May 26, 2017.

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Renee Williamson

July 27, 2017

I just found out about Joe passing. I worked with Joe for 2 years. He was a wonderful caring Nurse, friend and always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers along with the other nurses that worked with him goes out to his wife and family. He will be greatly missed.

Bud and Phyllis Rogers

July 5, 2017

Karen, we are sorry to just hear of Joe's passing. I know that you will be lost without him, but he would want you to go on. God will lead you. Bud was always very fond of Joe and was shocked to hear about his passing. You are in our prayers.

Kimberly Mason

May 31, 2017

I worked years ago with Joe at Harris Regional, I really enjoyed those years that I had the opportunity to work with him. My prayers are with his family.

Chuck Allen

May 31, 2017

So sorry to hear this, Joe was a great friend and mentor. I miss the days that I worked with him at the hospital in Sylva, I have thought of him fondly ever since.
I am sorry that I did not hear of his passing until after the service. My peace and condolences to Karen and family.

Donna Tucker

May 31, 2017

Joe used to be me and my husbands nurse at Maggie Valley Nursing home when he was working there and was one of my favorites. He was always kind and attentive to me and my husbands needs. So sorry to hear on his passing. He will certainly be missed.

Richard Edney

May 29, 2017

I'm very sorry for your loss. Joe and I where good friends back in high school, when I was drafted and was sent to Vietnam we lost touch with each other but Joe always had a special place in my heart! I know that it's hard to lose someone that is close to you but I truly hope you can find peace in your heart.Richard Edney

Steve Bucy

May 29, 2017

I had the honor of growing up with Joe in the lovely community of Grovemont. We also attended school through high school together. While I haven't seen him in many years I share a load of great memories with him. I'll share one with you and leave you guys to your thoughts. The day that John F. Kennedy was killed in Dallas our Swannanoa Elementary school closed early and we were sent home. Joe and I were 10 years old and riding the same bus. He sat right behind me and I'll never forget him saying, and I quote...."Kennedy kicked the bucket, broke his toe and died." He was a great kid and I know an equally great man. My condolences to you all.

Sandra Robertson 3916 Howard Gap Rd

May 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Karen praying that God will give you comfort. Love you! Sandra Robertson

Sheila T. Blair

May 27, 2017

So sad to hear of Joe's passing. I knew him through his brother, Jack.
Prayers for his wife and family.

Larry Putnam

May 25, 2017

I spoke with Joe at length the week previous to his passing. I want his family to know that his faith in GOD was without question. I was humbled after listening to his walk of faith over the years. He spoke of working and living with his only desire was to be of service to GOD and his loved ones. He truly was at peace with his faith and I want his family to know that there is no question at all that this man now walks with GOD. It was an honor to spend a few hours with him and to talk about our common beliefs.

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