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Obituary For James "Crip" “Butch” Hughley
Funeral service for James Hughley, 72, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 4420 Oak Bowery Road, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend L.W. Myers, Jr. will officiate.
Mr. Hughley, who passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Arbor Lake Health and Rehab in Opelika, Alabama, was born July 7, 1953, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, November 14, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Hughley will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory: five sisters, Hattie Parker of Opelika, AL, Betty Hughley, Ellie Hughley both of Springfield Gardens, NY, Roenia (Henry) Janigan of Calera, AL and Francis Joff of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Harris (Patricia) Hughley of Cambria Heights, NY, Keith (Angela) Billingslea of Jacksonville, FL and Anthony (Jona) Pressley of Sand Springs, OK; a special niece, Shameka Parker; two nieces, Patrina Hughley and Nasha Brooks; a special nephew, Terrell Hughley; special great niece, Sha’Dimun Parker; great nieces and nephews, Shakiel Parker, Akebia Jones, Cash Williams and Dakota Foreman; a special great-great niece, Kynslei Porter; great-great niece, Kynedii Jones; great-great nephew, Bryson Parker; a host of other relatives and friends.
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Mere words cannot express my sincere condolences. Praying that God comfort each of you during this time. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
So sorry for your loss.If you never met Crip you missed a lot. He was a person that make you smile or laugh. Never be forgotten.
With Heartfelt Sympathy - So very sorry for your loss.
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I'm so sorry to hear about Butch's passing. I have wonderful memories of spending the night at their home in North Auburn with Betty, who was my best friend. Butch was such a kind person. My condolences to all of his loved ones. Praying for all. ~Frankie Hill Moss~
I REMEMBER BEING AROUND HIM YEARS AGO. WHAT GOOD LAUGHTS WE HAD. I'M SURE HE WILL BRING JOY WITH THEM IN HIS RESTING PLACE. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO MR.HUGHLEY FAMILY. STEPHANIE HOLSTICK
our condolences goes out to the family may God comfort you and our prayers are with you.joann Presley Richmond and family
My family and I will truly miss crip he was a wonderful caring man and friend.i know you will be doing the electric slide in heaven rip my friend
Your family is in my prayers. Although I had not seen him in a few years, I have nothing but fond memories.
We the Jackson family are sorry for y'all loss everything will be alright just trust in our master who is god all mighty just remember god is still in charge
We are saddened to hear of "Butch" passing. A good friend and person. May God comfort and strengthen his Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
My sincere condolences to Hattie and family. Mr. James was a kind man. It was a treasure to have met him. I pray that you all are comforted by "the God of ALL comfort" Jehovah. 2Corinthians 1:3,4
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
