Mr. Hughes served our country in the US Army during WWII. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Earline Watts Hughes; his parents, Will Hughes & Ethel Barrett Hughes and 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is survived by two sons: Billy Hughes and wife Cindy of Shelby and Marc Hughes of Shelby; one daughter:, Jean Peeler and husband Hugh of Shelby; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.

 Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to: Second Baptist Church, 1114 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150

Cleveland Funeral Services is serving the family.