James A. Hughes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 28, 2024, at the age of 87, James A. Hughes of Yanceyville, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Elizabeth Smith Hughes; his son Kelvin Edjuardo Hughes; and his siblings, Eva Samuels and Earl Hughes. He is survived by: his children, Dr. Cynthia Dodd of Oahu, Illa Laverne Galloway Crowder (Roy) of Staten Island, Keshi Surles (Russell, Jr.) of Kennesaw, Janine H. Nelson (Rashawn, Jr.) of Brooklyn, Larry Hughes of Jamacia, David Hughes (Sherri) of Blairs and Kenyon Hughes of Bedford, Texas; and his siblings, Dorothy Jefferies of Milton, Jerlene Hughes of Danville, Virginia and Wallace Hughes of Washington, DC. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and many cherished friends.
A funeral service was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 10:30 AM and on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the New Haven Baptist Church (16 New Haven Church Rd, Milton, NC 27305). Viewing was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the John & Juanita's. Fulton Memorial Chapel of Fulton-Walton Funeral Home (219 Dillard School Dr, Yanceyville, NC 27379). Visitation was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Haven Baptist Church (16 New Haven Church Rd, Milton, NC 27305). A burial was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at the same location.
