of Batesville, AR
April 7, 1934 - August 22, 2022
Jimmy Lee Hughes, 88, of Batesville, passed away on August 22, 2022.
A lifelong resident of Batesville, Jimmy was born on April 7, 1934 to Dallas and Loice Gennings Hughes, who predecease him.
Jimmy was a loving husband, father, brother and an especially proud grandfather. He spent his working years at the Batesville Guard, where he initially delivered papers on horseback and then worked as the Production Manager, running the presses and ensuring the residents of Batesville had their daily local paper. Jimmy never met a stranger and was always ready to share a story. He loved hunting, fishing and skeet shooting and was happiest when he was out working on his land, tinkering in his workshop and spending time with his beloved wife, BB.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bertha Wade Hughes of Batesville; two daughters, Julie Reves (Ed) of Sherwood and Laura Baldwin (Bruce) of Cave Creek, AZ; one granddaughter, Natalie Grace Baldwin, who had him wrapped around her little finger; one sister, Glenda Brewer of Little Rock; two nephews, David Brewer (Nancy) and Scott Brewer (Amy) and their families. In addition to immediate family, Jimmy was blessed to have lifelong friendships with many people in Batesville.
The family would like to extend their thanks to all the healthcare providers that cared for Jimmy, especially the White River Medical Center Cardiac Rehab team and the wonderful staff at Wood-Lawn Heights.
Graveside memorial service will be held at 2pm Friday, September 2, 2022 at Oaklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be considered to Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 N Central Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501 or Old Independence Regional Museum, 380 S. 9th, Batesville, AR 72501.
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43 Condolence(s)
Jan Burrow Qualls
Saturday, September 3, 2022
My thoughts & prayers are with you all . He was a good Man and always kind to me i
Kathy Clements
Friday, September 2, 2022
I'm so sorry, Bertha, for the loss of your husband. My heart goes out to you. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Judy Sheley Baker
Friday, September 2, 2022
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Bertha, my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Jimmy was such a good, kind man and will Bertha, my sincerest sympsthy to you and your family. Jimmy was such a good, kind man and will be missed by all who knew him. With love from cousin Judy.
Jean Rutledge
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Bertha I just read about Jimmys sister Glenda dying I am so sorry to hear this about Glenda, they were such good buddies.
Gary & Linda Leonard
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Bertha and Family:
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Jimmy was a wonderful man! You could always feel the
love he had for his friends and that radiant "SMILE". He was a true man of character and
grace.
Gary & Linda Leonard
Janet Hamm
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Hugs & prayers for your family as you treasure his wonderful legacy!
Grady F Gennings
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
I so regret not having seen Jimmy in several years. We are both blessed to be 2 cousins among so many but too many to see as often as we wish. All I remember about him was his constant smile and warm kindness to us young-uns. I bet Jimmy is already enjoying the company of our large family members that have been waiting for him. Bless him and comfort to all those he left behind.
Melanie Heath
Monday, August 29, 2022
With a laugh as big as all outdoors, Jimmy loved his workers and treated them like royalty. It was a pleasure and an honor to work for him for many years. It was our loss when he retired after the paper began pagination. He could have knocked that out, too, just like all the other jobs. I wish we had talked him into it. Jimmy will always be remembered with joy.
Sherry Lawrence
Monday, August 29, 2022
Mr. Jimmy Hughes was one of the finest men I've ever worked for, or known. His heart was big enough to include anyone and everyone.
From all our family, we were all blessed to have known him.
Sherry Lawrence
S. D. Hacker
Carol Gennings Harsh
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Dear Bertha and family, We send our deepest condolences and lots of love. You are in our prayers.
Randal Moore
Saturday, August 27, 2022
It was a privilege to work with Jimmy at the Batesville Guard for several years. He was a very good man. My prayers are with the family.
Craig Ogilvie
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Jimmy was a true friend to me for 60 years, and I will miss him dearly.
Don Bedell
Saturday, August 27, 2022
I am reminded of all the great times we had fishing on, the pond , trout fishing with Norman and Willa and especially playing cards . What great memories with such a great and caring man. Trudy and i loved him and we are sending our prayers to BB and the family. We know where he is !!!!!!!!!
Betty Burge Cockrill
Friday, August 26, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Linda Jobe
Friday, August 26, 2022
Bertha, I am so very sorry for your loss. May Our Loving Heavenly Father Hold and Comfort you during this time and the hard days of grief ahead. All of us in Batesville who knew Jimmy, will think of his smile for everyone and his words of encouragement for those in stress. A friend to all.
With Prayers, Linda
Jean Rutledge
Friday, August 26, 2022
Bertha and family I am so sorry for your loss of Jimmy> He was a good neighbor growing up and I enjoyed seeing him on Sundays.Know that you have my sympathy and will miss you both...
Judy Purnell
Friday, August 26, 2022
Bertha and family- you have been our neighbors for so many years. I remember when Jimmy always gave Bobby permission to fish in the pond when he was little. He and Bob confided in each other when they shared concerns over their diagnosis. He will be missed and remembered always as a fine man. We will miss our guys.
Terry Griffith
Friday, August 26, 2022
I remember him way back we used to have a restaurant (coffee shop ) and he would come in almost every morning he was a great guy. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Claudia Nobles
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Bertha, I am sorry for your loss of Jimmy. He was a very interesting and talented man. Praying for you and your family in the days ahead.
Frances Rodgers
Thursday, August 25, 2022
So sorry to lose Jimmy! Berhta, I know how it is to lose a husband! Prayers for your family.
Martha Bentley
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Bertha, we didn’t know Jimmy was so sick!!! Our love and prayers are coming your way. He always had the biggest smile in Batesville. He will be missed by many. Love YOU!!!!!!!!
JOE AND PAT THOMAS
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Bertha, so sorry to hear that Jimmy had passed. Joe had known Jimmy for over 70 years. The old west side crowd always had good times together. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Dick Bernard
Thursday, August 25, 2022
I miss you at Cardiac Rehab Jimmy..We always had time for a chat and story telling. Last week when you came in, we talked about how precious life is, when it is a good life we are living. And, we both recognized that sooner or later, our bodies cant keep up with our minds.
But now, you are free, with sunny skies, plenty of oxygen, and strength you didnt know you had!! Someday we will visit again, and even though you can throw your cane away now Jimmy, why not keep it by your side, just because it is you.
Family, thank you for sharing a wonderful man with all of us. He truly loved his family, and always had a great story to tell about all of you.
RIP Jimmy...
Dick
Anne Gennings Hall Hansen
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Dear Bertha and family, Jimmy was most of the time a good memory in our lives as we grew up together as cousins right across State Street from each other. But I remember him with a smile as I have read the memories of others and I can see Jimmy with a smile on his face. He, Glenda, Mike, Helen and Nancy are my best memories.
Anne Gennings Hall Hansen
Jo Cargill
Thursday, August 25, 2022
I was small I would go to the Guard with mama, latching onto her skirt tail in awe of all the hustle and bustle of the office. Jimmy was so sweet to talk with me giving me courage to turn loose of her skirt so he could buy me a Coke (6 cents at the time). He was a lifelong friend. Always happy when we ran into each other in our post Guard years. I always knew he loved me and I loved him. Grateful for a short visit with him the day before he passed.
Bill and Caliene Coop
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Bertha and Family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this great sorrow of missing Jim. He was so highly thought of in our community. He will long be remembered.
Chris Magouyrk
Thursday, August 25, 2022
I met Jimmy many years ago when I was a carrier for the Daily Guard newspaper. We have always been friends the last 30 years shared as neighbors. He always brought a smile to my face because I knew we were going to have a great conversation and some laughs. I will truly miss him. Prayers to Bertha and the family.
Oscar Jones
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Jimmy was the heart and soul of the Batesville Guard for 60 years. It was a fortunate day indeed for the Jones family when he rode that horse up to apply for a paper route. Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be dearly missed.ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Tina Paul
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Bertha - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So glad we took time to visit a few weeks ago.
Much love, Rusty, Tina, Regan and Reece Paul
Jimmy and Ladene Bray
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Jimmy and I are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Scott and Jacqui McSpadden
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. I worked with Jimmy at the guard when I delivered papers. Jimmy called me Cracker Jack. He always had a smile on his face. He was an awesome man and friend and will be missed by many.
Scott and Jacqui
Tom Martin
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
He was a mentor to not just me, but everyone that worked with him over the years. He left a huge footprint that few can follow. My prayers are with you all.
Twyla Wright
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Oh Bertha and family, I did not know Jimmy was so near to passing. I am holding you in my heart. I'll treasure the stories he told, and the time when he posed with our museum's fishing exhibit (with his frog gig) during a museum program. But most of all... the hours he devoted years ago in cleaning and repairing metal objects that were donated to the museum. Sending love.
Twyla Wright
Terry Thomason Howard
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Hate to hear of Jimmys passing. He was such a sweet man. He and my dad hunted and fished together all the time
John clouse
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
I shot skeet with jimmy years ago ! He was a great natural shot and he never failed taking the time to have a conversation every time I saw him . RIP Old friend
linda moser
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
you will be missed.
Helen Musgrave
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
He was a good man and a great cousin. I have many good memories of his life.
Jeff and Natalie Crone
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
May God comfort your family during this time. With nothing but happy memories.
Robert Hogan
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Our upmost condolences and prayers to the family of Jimmy Hughes. Robert and Carol Hogan (Mitsy).
Ruth Kent-Cook
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Bertha, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Prayers for your family.
Ruth Kent-Cook
John Ellis
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Always a smile and a good story. Loyal friend to many!! Prayers and love for the Family.
Louise Keene Hooper
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Bertha and family , so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you .
Bryan Harmon
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Jimmy was one of the finest people I’ve ever known. He was a customer, but more importantly, he was a friend. I’ll always remember our long conversation’s. RIP!