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Lindsey Hughes Obituary
Pelahatchie
Lindsey Ray Hughes, born October 2, 1932. Died August 20, 2013
Ray Hughes went to be with his Savior after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ray grew up in Terry, MS. Upon graduation from high school, he entered the military and served during the Korean War conflict. Upon leaving the military, Ray worked for MISSCO as a supervisor in the printing department for 37 years until his retirement in 1996. He was a long-time resident of Pearl and the CrossRoads community. He enjoyed baseball, horses, gardening, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Atlanta Braves, watching old westerns, and spending time with his family. He is a former deacon at CrossRoads Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Ina Hughes, and brother Earl Edmond.
Ray is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jackie; son, Terry Hughes (Anna) of Brandon; daughter Penny (Kenny) Keen of Pelahatchie; sister, Catherine Aldridge of Junction City, OR; brothers Arvil (Gloria) Hughes of Mobile, AL, Billy (Joyce) Hughes of Brookhaven;. Grandchildren, Megan (John) Guess, Corey (Lindsay) Hughes, Darby Hughes, Dustin Keen, Kristen (Ty) Tullos,. Great-grandchildren: Amelia Guess, Chloe Guess, Elijah Guess; Jaxsen Hughes, Landyn Hughes, Lexi Hughes, Jayce Tullos, and Kaston Tullos.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee in Brandon, Wednesday, August 21 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and then at 10 am prior to the service at the church. The funeral will be Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 11:00 am at CrossRoads Baptist Church, Hwy 43, Pelahatchie with interment in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers are: John Everett, Lynn Everett, John Guess, Chad Stewart, Shea Stewart, and Ty Tullos. In lieu of flowers; donations may be made to CrossRoads Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice Ministries.
Please visit www.ottandleefuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lindsey Hughes
August 23, 2013
Jackie, Penny and Terry,
We are very sorry that we could not make it to the Funeral Home. We would
like to express our Sympathy and Love to each of you. You have been a part
of our lives for so many years.
all Happy years. Thanks to the Ball
Fields and Neigbors.
We Love you,
Sara & Mel Crosby
August 22, 2013
Jackie, Terry and Penny, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Jerry & JoAnn Weinshenker (Gloria Hughes' sister & brother-in-law, Mobile,Al.
Tony, Kris, Jacob & Carleigh Sartor
August 22, 2013
To all the Hughes Family,
You guys have our heartfelt sympathy and prayers during this most difficult time. Cherish all the great memories that you guys have had as a family.
RIP Ray Hughes !!!
chris crutcher
August 22, 2013
so sorry for your loss
Ralph and Joy Harrison
August 21, 2013
Our deepest sympathy!!
Ted and Mary Harrison
August 21, 2013
So sorry to hear!!!
Lawrence & Wanda Harvey
August 21, 2013
Jackie,Terry,and Penny we are so sorry to hear of your loss, we will you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike King
August 21, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about Ray's passing! I have some really good memories of growing up next door to ya'll and Coach Ray and Terry coaching me in baseball!! God Bless you, Jackie, Terry and Penny!!
Jane Guyton
August 21, 2013
Jackie , Terry and Penny so sorry for your loss.
Jane Guyton and Fmly
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