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JERRY HUGHES Obituary
HUGHES, 62
LAKELAND - Jerry Richard Hughes, 62 of Lakeland, died June 1, 2012 due to heart failure. Jerry was born May 17, 1950 in Huntsville, AL to Hugh and Mary (McCullough) Hughes, Sr. and moved to Lakeland in 1973 coming from Forest, MS.
Jerry began his radio career at the age of 4 and owned WWAB 1330 radio station. Jerry hosted a talk show for over fifteen years called "Straight Talk w/ Jerry Hughes" and had over 200 affiliates nationwide and could be heard on Accent Radio Network. Jerry was formerly known as radio personality "Brother Love" and founded the "Monday Night Group" here in Lakeland.
Jerry is preceded in death by his mother, Mary. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; his son, Richard (Shannon) Hughes of Lakeland; his father, Hugh (Pam) Hughes, Sr. of Lakeland; his sister, June Crousore of Arden, NC; his grandson, Gavin Hughes of Lakeland and his canine buddy, Panzer.
Friends will be received Monday from 6-8 pm at the Lakeland Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 10am Tuesday. Burial will take place in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Plant City.
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Memories and Condolences
for JERRY HUGHES
David Jeffers
May 29, 2022
Was just reminiscing with Greg Allen formerly of The Right Balance about his colleague Jerry Hughes of Straight Talk. G.K. (Greg's podcast name) and I have a podcast and Jerry came up in a recent episode. I sure do miss that special baritone voice that brought comfort and clarity into a confused world.
Carla Spadaro
June 1, 2013
Miss the Straight Talk every day. Still missing your voice and point of view just thinking about it a lot today. Your family must miss you even more may God bless them.
Chris Roden
October 4, 2012
One of my hero's died the other day Jerry Hughes , national talk show host for accent radio net work was based out of my town. Such a great Christian Conservative Patriotic American. Jerry helped me huge when i ran for Office in 1996. A mentor to me I learned so much from him and how America should be. He was a genius a great family man and a conservative leader. Tears are shed for you my friend. this country just lost a hero of the Republic.
Carla Spadaro
September 26, 2012
I am so late hearing this news, our radio station went down and I just did not know. Missed you, now more than ever. No one can replace Jerry.
I wish Grace and Healing to his family as they just had to be wonderful people. They just had to be. Thanks for countless hours of making my whole day. Rest well.
David Schantz
July 1, 2012
Rest In Peace Jerry. Your family and many friends will be in my thoughts and prayers. It was a honor meeting you when you spoke in the Kansas City area.
God Bless America, God Save The Republic.
June 8, 2012
It was an Honor to know Jerry Hughes.
Dick and Lillian Dummer
GARRY PARKER
June 7, 2012
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT YOUR TIME OF HOME GOING TO BE WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. LOVE IN CHRIST TO YOUR FAMILY
Michael Brown
June 6, 2012
There is a place beyond the sunset..A place where sadness cannot dwell...We will part no more with our dear love ones..The joy we will share no tongue can tell..God bless Vicki,Richard,Mr. Hughes and the rest of the family...
Wanda Rimmer
June 5, 2012
Our prayers for comfort and strength during these difficult days. God will give your peace and strength.
Carol
June 5, 2012
Jerry was a blessing to those of us who have known him and listened to him throughout the years. Jerry will be missed dearly by all.
Sheila Davis
June 5, 2012
R.I.P Jerry....Miss you, dearly. May God bless the Hughes family in their time of bereavement.
Carole
June 5, 2012
Condolences.
Barb & Sam
June 5, 2012
With heavy hearts, deepest sympathy...
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Talbot
June 5, 2012
Jerry will be missed by every individual who loved this nation and the principles on which it was founded. The times we spent on the Radio will always be a special part of my life and memories. You will be missed my friend.
Kent Phillips
June 4, 2012
Just heard of Jerrys passing. Was honored to have worked with such a fine Christian Gentleman back at PRN, My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his family. The world will miss his wisdom.
Ted
June 4, 2012
Let me thank Jerry once more for our Monday radio sessions. He was probably the only person who would put up with me on the radio. We did have some laughs and good conversations. I hope they gave him some material to work with for the rest of the week. Jerry will be missed.
June Hughes
June 4, 2012
He was the best brother anyone could hope for. I will miss his wit and wisdom all my days, and the sound of that glorious voice. There was no fault found in him. He was of all men most honorable. Heaven has gained a great prize. I know he LIVES, and pray that we meet again soon.
June 4, 2012
Jerry was a great Christian gentleman with endless knowledge and wisdom and will be forever missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to the Hughes family. Vince and Diane Filippone Lkld FL
Pete Schartel
June 4, 2012
Jerry's voice will forever live on in the hearts and minds of true Patriots' all across America and all our ships at sea!
David Jeffers
June 4, 2012
Jerry was a true gentleman and a great Christian patriot. As a guest on his show I always felt his warmness through our conversations. Rest in peace dear brother.
Arlene Brown
June 4, 2012
Nobody was a better husband, father, son, and friend. The reality that you are gone is to much to bear.
Mike Corbett
June 4, 2012
Jerry was a great man, and I am proud to have called him my friend. His love for his family, his country and his God came through in everything he did. I feel his loss, and can only imagine the hole in the lives of his family members. My heart goes out to you all.
GINGER
June 4, 2012
WITH DEEPEST LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO THE HUGHES FAMILY,JERRY WILL SURELY BE MISSED. MR.HUGH YOU ARE A TOUGH MAN,HANG IN THERE LET GOD BE YOUR COMFORTER, I LOVE YOU GINGER!
Holly & Bruce
June 4, 2012
Words can not express the admiration we had for Jerry, truly a man of HONESTY, CONVICTION, COURAGE, KNOWLEDGE, INTEGRITY, PASSION, COMPASSION, DEVOTION, and the words go on and on! He will truly be missed by so many. Heroes come in many forms, and he was an American hero! Vicki and Richard our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless
Frank Floyd
June 4, 2012
Jerry,
One of these days I'll be "on the other side" and will be able to see and hear you once again. It won't be long because life's journey is brief. Until then, I Love ya man!
Tiffany Jones (Crocker) and kids
June 4, 2012
It will never be the same on Earth without you my Jeje! I know you are very happy now and you have no more worries and I am thankful for that! I hope to see you one day again. Love you!
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