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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15 Condolence(s)
Jessie Gray
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. 😢💗ðŸ™
CHARLES (HOPPY) HOPSON
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
Saturday, October 1, 2022
God Bless You Jimmy Hughes...We love you and will miss you very much...ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Nancy McDonald
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
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
Friday, September 30, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for family in this time!
Love 💕 always
Sharon
DONALD MCDONALD
Friday, September 30, 2022
HE WAS ONE OF THE FAMILY FAVORITES, ONE OF THE TRULY GOOD GUYS, AND WILL BE SORELY MISSED
Catherine Holleman
Friday, September 30, 2022
So sorry for your loss prayers for all the family I know he was a wonderful man
Nikki Price
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
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. â¤ï¸
Nancy Butler
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. â¤ï¸ðŸ˜¢
John & Brenda Ballard
Thursday, September 29, 2022
So sorry! Prayers for all!
Danny Miles
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
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Cheryl Elam
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