Harris Hughes, Jr.

Harris Hughes, Jr., age 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Christ Church, with Bro. Eddie Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, TN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, at Christ Church.

Harris was born on October 24, 1945, in the Tibbs Community to Hallie Hughes and Lucille Hughes. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Taylor Hughes, and together they began a long tradition of farming the land. They had two precious boys, Al and Patrick. Harris instilled in them a love for the land, love for life and above all a love for family. In their later years, they enjoyed their five grandsons and the laughter they brought to their lives.

Harris was awarded numerous honors and accolades for farming throughout the years. He was proud to have been written up in the Congressional Record, Farmers Journal Magazine as well as many other farmers publications. He was on the forefront and cutting edge of new and innovative farming and cotton ginning practices. As busy as he was, he always set aside time to mentor the next generation of young farmers.

Harris was a faithful and enthusiastic member of Christ Church. He was instrumental in the building of the church at its current location and enjoyed a long close friendship with Pastor Eddie Martin.

Harris’ most precious and treasured seeds were the seeds of family that he cultivated.

Harris leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Linda Taylor Hughes; two sons, Al Hughes (Trudy) and Patrick Hughes (Gina); five grandsons, John Harris (Anna), Harrison, Samuel, Owen and Andrew Hughes. He also leaves numerous other loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hallie Hughes and his mother Lucille Hughes.

Pallbearers for the service will be John Harris Hughes, Harrison Hughes, Samuel Hughes, Owen Hughes, Andrew Hughes and Randall Taylor.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Pablo Saghon, James Croom, Herbert Williams and Butch Williams.

The family has requested memorials be made to Christ Church of Brownsville, 2120 Anderson Ave., P.O. Box 1522, Brownsville, TN 38012 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.