James Hughes Obituary
January 31, 1961 - November 5, 2025
James S. Hughes, age 64, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on January 31, 1961, he was a son of the late Howard Wakefield and Betty Jane (Stuck) Hughes, Sr. James attended Mount Pleasant High School. For several years, he worked as a steelworker. James will be dearly missed by his loving family.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his siblings, Lucinda Eller, Timothy Hughes, and Howard W. Hughes, Jr. He is survived by his siblings, Jack Stuck, Colleen Bursler, and Susan Oakman; several nieces and nephews; and companion, Shirley.
All services will be held privately.
Psalm Twenty-Three
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil: my cup runneth over. Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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