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.