James L. Hughes, age 81 of Elkmont, AL passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at River City Care. Mr. Hughes was born on December 30, 1934 in Athens, AL to Onnie and Mary Lee Jackson Hughes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife Elaine Reardon Hughes; daughters, Deborah Hughes Weaver and Shearrie Hughes Landers; step-daughters, Teresa Reardon, Carla Grisham (Terry), and Susan Dyson (Chris); grandchildren, William Weaver, Tonia Wigginton, Melissa Landers, Justin Landers; step-grandchildren, Savannah Short, Andrew Short, Will Dyson, Luke Dyson, and Jake Dyson; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Geneva Downs and Martha Burchell; brothers, Ed Hughes and Bill Hughes (Ann) ; nieces, nephews, and numerous other family and friends.
Services for Mr. Hughes will be Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 2:00 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Limestone Chapel. Burial will be in Limestone Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Justin Landers, Andrew Short, Luke Dyson, Jake Dyson, Jamie Odom, and Terry Grisham.
Mr. Hughes was a longtime businessman and developer in Elkmont, AL. He retired from Champion International Paper after 26 years of service.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all caregivers, sitters, and Southern Care Hospice.
