James Hughes

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Henderson United Methodist Church
13000 W. Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR  72210
Saturday, October 1, 2022
10:30 A.M.
Service Schedule
Henderson United Methodist Church
13000 W. Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR  72210
Saturday, October 1, 2022
11:30 A.M.
Cemetery
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72002

James Hughes

of Little Rock, AR

July 12, 1932 - September 28, 2022

James "Jimmy" Hughes passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was born July 12, 1932, in Pulaski County to Daniel and Sadie Hughes.

Jimmy was an active member of Henderson United Methodist Church, and a charter member of the Wesley Class. He served on many committees and volunteered on mission trips. He served on the church council, a trustee, SPR and loved helping with the food pantry. Jimmy retired after 40 years with AP&L (Entergy). He was an avid hunter, for several years serving as president of Temperance Hill Hunting Club in Fordyce, he was a member of Creech Deer Club and Huey Duck Club. He enjoyed all sports, played and coached fastpitch softball, then switched to slow pitch. After retiring he played and coached senior softball. One of his proudest moments was being inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in 2012. Jimmy was a devoted husband, father and grandfather always ready to help his family, friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Melva Grandon and grandson, Billy Hughes. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 70 years, Ruthie Crook Hughes; sisters, Jewell, Dorothy, Cleo, Clara, Edna; one brother, Billy; two sons, Rick (Karen) of Texas and Gary (Maurice) of Mabelvale; cherished grandkids, Heather Morton, Amanda Weatherly, Derek Weikel and Wayne (Hollie) Hughes; 13 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, October 1, 2022, with a visitation beginning at 10:30 am at Henderson United Methodist Church, 13000 W. Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72210. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

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Jessie Gray
Bryant, AR
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Monday, October 3, 2022

Ruthie & family, I just learned of your loss of Jimmy. I am so very sorry and I want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers with my love. Jessie. 😢💗🙏

CHARLES (HOPPY) HOPSON
MABELVALE, AR
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Sunday, October 2, 2022

JUST LOOKED AT NEWS PAPER AND FOUND JIMS NAME. I'M SO SORRY FOR OUR LOSS.
PLAYED SOFTBALL WITH, FOR, AGAINST, FOR A LOT OF YEARS, A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES

Anthony Morton
Searcy, AR
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Saturday, October 1, 2022

God Bless You Jimmy Hughes...We love you and will miss you very much...🙏🙏🙏

Nancy McDonald
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, October 1, 2022

My sincere condolences to Ruthie and the entire Hughes family. The Celebration of Life today was beautiful, funny, and touching… and fitting for such a wonderful person. We will miss him, but thankful he was a part of our lives. You remain in my prayers, Ms. Hughes, as you navigate the days and weeks ahead. Much love always…

Phyllis (Halpine) Sugg
Alexander, AR
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Saturday, October 1, 2022

So sorry for your loss...Jimmy was a great guy always smiling. Didn't see him much these past years but will always remember fun times with him and Ruthie when I was growing up. RIP

Sharon Howard
Conway, AR
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Friday, September 30, 2022

Thoughts and prayers for family in this time!
Love 💕 always
Sharon

DONALD MCDONALD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
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Friday, September 30, 2022

HE WAS ONE OF THE FAMILY FAVORITES, ONE OF THE TRULY GOOD GUYS, AND WILL BE SORELY MISSED

Catherine Holleman
Searcy, AR
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Friday, September 30, 2022

So sorry for your loss prayers for all the family I know he was a wonderful man

Nikki Price
Scottsdale, AZ
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Friday, September 30, 2022

All our love and prayers for the Hughes family. Jimmies big spirit will be missed
By all those who knew him.

Mary and Bill Steele
Gurley, AL
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Ruthie and family, my heart aches for you all. Oh, how we loved Jimmy! What a wonderful, Godly man. Love you, Ruthie. ❤️

Nancy Butler
Sherwood, AR
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

When I think of Jimmy I smile. What a sweet, wonderful man. When we first met he couldn’t remember my name so he called me whistler. He called us every year on our anniversary. We so looked forward to the calls. We will miss you so much. David and Nancy Butler. ❤️😢

John & Brenda Ballard
Searcy, AR
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

So sorry! Prayers for all!

Danny Miles
Sherwood, AR
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

I only had a short time knowing Jimmy. But in that short time I could tell that he was a kind and fun to be around. He had the reputation and respect of a great man. Devoted husband and father. Jimmy and Ruthie married for 70 years and still loved each other dearly. You could tell it just by seeing the sparkle in their eyes when they looked at each other. Rare these days. That's the kinda man we all would want to be.
My sincere condolences to their entire family. It was an honor to have known Jimmy and to meet all of you all.

Danny Miles, (Geri Dozler)

Steve Spurlock
Judsonia, AR
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Cheryl Elam
Bauxite, AR
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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Such a great man who will be missed by many. His work on earth is done, he can go rest high with our lord. Hugs to you all