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J. Warren Hughes

1938 - 2021

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

2853 SUNSET POINT RD

Clearwater, Florida

Warren Hughes Obituary

Name: Visitation for J. Warren Hughes
Start: 2021-05-05T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home

HUGHES, J. Warren 82, of Clearwater, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on April 26, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1938 and was raised in Tampa's Seminole Heights. He was a graduate of the great class of 1956 from Hillsborough High. He has been a resident of Pinellas County since 1959. Work for Warren started at age 12 as a paper boy and cutting lawns. At 19, he became a Florist. He owned six locations of Reed's Florist and in 1969 he sold to Bunning the Florist to pursue a new career in Real Estate Development. That opened a whole new world to owning many businesses and partnering with some of the best in business. To name a few, Dynamic Realty, US Resico, Peter Brown Construction, Vesta Property Services, Largo Intercoastal Marina. A no-frills, hard driving work ethic has resulted in successful business ventures many times over and kept Warren working full time until the fall of 2020. He was a founding member of Clearwater For Youth, a Bull Gator and a mentor. One of his friends said, "He was my mentor, and the reason I've done so many things on a daily basis over the last 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joseph and Irene (Roberts) Hughes and Thomas Wendell Hughes. He leaves behind his wife, Evelyn "Sue" Flaig; his three children, Chris (Anece) of Clearwater, Michele Powers (Shaun) of Safety Harbor and Stephen of Australia. Grandchildren Sarah, Davis and Graham Hughes; Trey and Emma Wolfe; Jacob Hughes. A sister, Mary Jane Trimble (Bob) of Brandon. A Sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and several loving stepchildren and step-grandchildren and a lifetime of friends. A visitation will take place at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home www.SylvanAbbey.com on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 4 pm with a Celebration of Life beginning at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in his name to Clearwater For Youth, 1501 N Belcher Rd., Suite 711, Clearwater, FL 33765 or The Refuge of Clearwater, 606 Alden Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on May 2, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Warren Hughes

12 Entries

Mary Vaughn

April 26, 2025

Michele: Thinking of you on this anniversary of your dad´s passing. By remembering him, you keep all the memories alive and honor him for all he meant to you. Sending you a hug today.

Market in Budapest on River Cruise

Jim & Karen McMullen

May 6, 2021

Budapest Trip 2018

Jim & Karen McMullen

May 6, 2021

Jim & Karen McMullen

May 6, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to you Sue and all that new Warren. We had some beautiful memories and will miss our visits.

Allen and Jane Green

Sent Flowers

Allen and Jane Green

May 4, 2021

We feel very fortunate to have known Warren for many years and able to call him a good friend. He was our “landlord” for many years but quickly became a good friend who helped us in business and investments. We always admired his incredible energy and amazing knowledge and intelligence. He was one of a kind and an inspiration to so many.

May 4, 2021

Our sincere condolences to Warren’s family. He will no doubt be missed by everyone who knew him but know his passing will leave a large emptiness within his family.

John Connelly

May 4, 2021

J. Warren Hughes was a special man who’s incredible work ethic, business vision and drive made an incredible impact on those who knew him. He was my friend, employer and business associate for 50 years. He lived a wonderful life!

Hillsborough High School Class of '56

May 4, 2021

The Classmates of Hillsborough High School Class of '56 would like to family and friends of Warren to know how many are grieving with you today. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this very trying time in your lives. May your memories bring you comfort and warm your hearts today; as you look back on all the joy Warren brought your way.

Mary M Vaughn

May 2, 2021

My love and sympathies, Michele and family, in the loss of your dad. It is so very hard to lose our “roots” but your dad has endowed you with his work ethics and has given you your strength. Praying for God to
Comfort you as your grieve.

Simone Taylor

May 2, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul Vari

May 2, 2021

Mr. Hughes was an inspiration to many people in this community in work and in life. He cared about kids and success endlessly. He will be remembered as one of the men that put Pinellas County on the map! God bless him and his journey to heaven. Rest in peace JW!

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