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Obituary For James Hughes

James Z. Hughes, 92, of Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital.

He was born in Pinnacle, NC, son of the late James "Jim" and Meacie Etta (Penn) Hughes, owner and operator of Hughes Barber Shop, member of The First Baptist Church of Steelton, where he was Deacon Emeritus, sang on the Charles Donahue Men's Chorus and former Sunday School Superintendent. He was an avid Phillies fan and in his leisure, enjoyed checkers, horseshoes, fishing, hunting, gardening and classic cars.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Hughes; his daughter, Faye Hughes; his siblings, Walter Hughes, Garfield Hughes, J. D. Hughes and Brenda Hughes Jack and his second wife, Emma L. (Jenkins) Hughes and leaves to celebrate his life, his children, Phyllis K. Chisolm (Nelson), Jairus E. Hughes (Marilyn "Gail"), Dennis L. Hughes and Aaron Z. Hughes; his stepson, John Seigle; his brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Constance Hughes; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Errie Taylor, Allia Montgomery, Meacie and Richard Fairfax, Dorothy and John Davis and a host of grandchildren, great grands, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. James' life will be celebrated on Thursday, October 22nd at 12 Noon in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing 10 a.m. until 12 Noon and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.

Covid 19 guidelines will be observed with masks and six foot social distancing for all attendees. Live streaming of the service will also be available on the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home YouTube page.

Guest Book

To Edward Hughes and all of the Hughes family What a wonderful long life,your brother had.May the memories of all the memories you shared together bring a smile and joy in all of your hearts. Gus and Shelia Sullivan

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To Phyllis, Dennis, Jairus and Aaron...and to James' brother and sisters: I extend my deepest sympathy and my sincerest condolences to you all. Debra L. Penn

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To the Hughes Family from the Cooley Family We are very sorry for your loss and for First Baptist's loss, as well. Deacon Hughes was a powerful soldier for our Lord and steadfast in his attendance and tireless in his work for the church. We thank God for his witness and memory and pray for your consolation.

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I forgot to sign my name to my post, the post that read as I look at your picture on this obituary the tears Began to run down my face. This is your cousin Rev. Lizzie Penn James: Penn and Kin Family Reunion!!

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As I look at your picture on this obituary page, tears began to run down my cheeks! Cousin James you will be truly missed at the "Penn and Kin" Family Reunion. It was always such a joy to see you, you were always the same with your kindness, that infectious smile and searching eyes. You were a big part of the family reunion, you were faithful, I can't remember a time you were not at the reunion. You were full of knowledge, wisdom and A man of humility, One who loved God, one who's steps were order by the Lord. As the tears run down my face I am sad, but I am happy for you, I am happy that you have reached your final destination. "They that die in the Lord shall rest from their labor and their works follow them." " You have fought a good fight, you kept the faith, you have finished your course and the time of your departure was at hand, we wished you could have stayed a little longer, but it wasn't up to us, God in His infinite wisdom called you home, to that place He went away to prepare for us " Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God believe also in me, In My Father's House are many mansions, if it was not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that Where I am there you may be also." " To live is Christ to die is gain." Love you cousin James you will be greatly missed, Sleep on and take your rest, until we meet again at that Great Reunion around God's Throne

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Deacon Hughes would lift my spirits with his Christian friendly manner when I came through his barber shop as I passed out 'Our Daily Bread 'devotional in the past so.I always looked forward to listening to what he was going to say from his 'pulpit'wheni got to that end of the street and if I came through when he was open.That stop added sunshine to the day .Rest in peace my brother and my most sincere prayers and condolences to the family. Deacon Barry B. Lewis

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Our prayers and condolences to the family. Carol Graham and family from NC.

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You are in our thoughts and prayers, sympathy and condolences to the family. Cousins from NC Carol Graham and family.

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To the Hughes family: My deepest and sincerest condolences to you all. I pray that the Lord's peace, comfort and understanding falls heavily on you and meets you all in every area. What I will remember most about Pop Hughes is his infectious laugh and his true love for Abba, the Father. As he will be truly missed here on earth, the angels are rejoicing in heaven as they welcome him home. God bless and keep you all.

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