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Ted Hughes Obituary
Ted Steven Hughes, 74, of Bear Creek, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Hospice House in Pittsboro. The graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Fair Promise UMC, where he was a member, with Pastor Brian Perry presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open from 1:00-5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 for friends to sign the register.
Steve was born in Guilford County on August 25, 1949 to Ted and Betty Jones Hughes. He served in the Marine Reserves for four years and was an Insurance Salesman for 25 years. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He loved his family and spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Neal Hughes and son, Nicholas “Nicky” Hughes.
He is survived by his brothers, Chuck Hughes, of Siler City, Mike Hughes and wife, Kim, of Winnabow, and Chris Hughes and wife, Angie, of Bear Creek, brother-in-law, Mike Neal and wife, Joan, of Bear Creek; nieces and nephews, David Hughes, Candace Thomas, Allison Kuglitsch, Megan Tingle, Caroline Hughes, Cameron Hughes, Taylor Hughes and Jackson Hughes; special aunt, Barbara and a host of family and friends.
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com
Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Hughes Family.
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