Rufus Dawson Hughes

Rufus Dawson Hughes obituary, Oak Ridge, TN

Rufus Dawson Hughes

Rufus Hughes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 1, 2015.
Rufus Dawson Hughes, age 85, of Oak Ridge passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. He was a member of Edgemore Baptist Church and retired from K-25/Martin Marietta as a brick mason after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Glenda Hughes, second wife, Mary Hughes; parents, John and Martha Kellum Hughes; son, Richard Hughes, sisters, Louise Gray, Johnnie Ruth Blankenship, and Ann Jenkins; brother, Bill Hughes. He is survived by: Son………………………. Randal Hughes of Oak Ridge Daughter…………….. Rhonda Spiva of Clinton 7 Grandchildren 5 Great Grandchildren Brothers………………. Charles Hughes & wife Ellen of Heiskell Hugo Hughes & wife Pat of Clinton Jimmy Hughes & wife Alice of Clinton The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, August 3, 2015 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following the chapel with Rev. Rick Miller officiating. His graveside service will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday at Woodhaven Memorial Garden. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com

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