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Roxie THOMAS HUGHES

Glenwood Cemetery
Sullivan County,
Tennessee

Roxie
1929 - 2010

Hughes
1923 - 2014
Mr. James Columbus (Jay) Hughes, 90, of Bristol, Virginia, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Roxie Thomas Hughes, their precious daughter Vivian Louise Musick, and parents Walter and Virgie Hughes.

Left to cherish his memory are his son Rick Hughes and wife Debbie of Bristol, VA; beloved grandchildren, Alan Musick, Eric and April Musick of Gray, TN, and Lauren Hughes of Allen, Tx; sweet great-grandchildren Angelique Musick, Annika Musick and Melody Musick, sisters Thelma Fulkerson and Lorraine Holbrook; many loving nieces and nephews; special niece Janice Holbrook; special friends Barbara Gibson and Vickie Salyer.

Jay grew up in St. Paul, VA, moving to Bristol where he raised his family and retired from Bristol Steel. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran serving his country in the European theatre during WWII. He was a former professional musician with a lifelong love of gospel music. His faith in God and love of family is an enduring legacy.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN. The funeral will follow, officiated by Rev. Stephen Playl. Honorary pallbearers are the men of Woodlawn Baptist Church. A private entombment will be held at the Glenwood Mausoleum, Bristol, TN.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the loving care provided by Wellmont Hospice, Wellmont BRMC 3rd and 4th Floor nurses and the staff of the Grand Court.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steeles Rd. Bristol, TN 37620.

Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net

Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Contributed on 5/7/14 by cemphotovolchic
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Submitted: 5/7/14 • Approved: 5/7/14 • Last Updated: 8/15/15 • R59357-G59356-S3

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