JAMES EDWARD HUGHES

HUGHES JAMES EDWARD

Age 82, passed away at his home at Greenspring in Springfield, Virginia on Thursday, November 29, 2018, after a short illness. His sister, Nancy E. Kingman; nephew, Allen Kingman; niece, Susan Kingman; and nephews, Ken, Keith, and Kevin Roberts, survive Jim. His parents, J. Nelson and Mary E. Hughes; and his sister, Betty Roberts, precede him in death. Jim decided early in his education and in life that he would strive to help children recognize and enjoy their full potential. Among his many professional accomplishments he was instrumental in creating the Early Education and Child Development program at The University of Pittsburgh School of Education, where he was known as Professor Hughes for over 40 years. He holds a Ph.D. in International Education; an M.S. degree in Child Development and Child Care, and a Master's of Divinity. His awards have been numerous throughout his professional career and in his life. Jim believed that mentoring provides understanding and insight that in turn encourages growth and learning, and he put that into practice with many that he came in contact with, the young and the old, near and far. His world travels were extensive and he found himself from the Antarctic to Swaziland, and South Africa, where he purchased food and took it to children at the local school. If you knew Jim you were important to Jim. Jim, Mr., Professor, Dr. Hughes, or Uncle Jimmy lived life fully and afforded all that he knew with respect. Friends are invited to join the family at a celebration of Jim's life on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3 p.m., Greenspring Village Church, 7430 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, Virginia. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's honor can be made to The Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning & Children's Media, St. Vincent College, 300 Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650 (fredrogerscenter.org). Fred Rogers and Jim were lifetime friends and shared their love of children and vision to help children grow as confident, competent, caring human beings.