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Larry James Hughes

Passed 12/26/2020

Obituary For Larry James Hughes

Larry was born on December 10, 1944 to Douglas and Lillian Hughes. He was the ninth child in the family. Larry attended James B. Dudley High School where he received his high school diploma. He also attended GTCC where he studied machinery. Larry was drafted into the US Army in 1969 and served during the Vietnam war. He married Sandra Daye in 1966 and had three children, Tiffany (Chris), Allan, and Larry Jr. (deceased). He also had two grandchildren, Noel and Aleah Harris. Larry had a charismatic personality and was loved by many in the community. In his early adult years, he enjoyed fishing, biking, and long walks. He also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters out in the yard or at the beach. Larry is survived by his wife, Sandra Hughes, daughter, Tiffany Harris (Chris), son, Allan, three sisters, Doris Henderson, Mary Hughes-Denny, and Julia James (Mark), and one brother, John Hughes. He also had two granddaughters, Noel and Aleah Harris. Preceding his death was his son, Larry Jr., brothers, Douglas Jr. and Robert, sisters, Ivora and Perrie. Larry will be missed by his family, friends, and relatives

A public viewing will be held Friday, January 1, 2021 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A private Funeral Service will be held Saturday January 2, 2021 at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.


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I miss you granddaddy. We will go fishing like good times I promise <3. We miss and love you. Love, PeeWee:)

We wanted to be sure to extend our sincere condolences to our dear Soror Saundra and Soror Tiffany, and Allan and all of the family members of Larry James Hughes. Please know that Jillian, Jennifer and I are thinking of you and hoping that every day brings you a little more strength, hope and comfort. Sincerely, Soror Harriet F. Davis

Larry, we miss you! You will always be in our hearts and prayers. R.I.P **Charles & Alice *

To the Hughes family, I pray for your peace and comfort. I will always cherish the time I got to spend with your family when I was a teen. Mr. Hughes always had pearls of wisdom to help us boys become men! Rest in heaven, sir!

Sandra, Tiffany and family

My sincere condolences and prayers

Jacqueline McMillan

Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May God bless and continue to comfort you. The Massenburg Family

May God Be With You During Theses Difficult Times We are Praying For You And Your Families To Sandra and J C Hughes From Your Railroad Friend Robert Grffin and Family

RIP BEEN FISHING WITH YOU. FRANK AND HILDA OLDHAM.

To The Hughes Family, May God Bless And Keep You. And May He Send His Angels To Comfort You. Keeping You All In Thought And In Prayer. Larry Was A Great Guy. He Will Be Sorely Missed

My thoughts and Prayers are with the family of my classmate and friend. I hope you know that Larry will be remembered as a great classmate and friend to the class of 63 of the Great James B. Dudley High School.- Brenda Dalton James

Saddened. Another Soldier has earned his eternal wings of Life. My prayers are of Comfort to the Family during this time. Rest Peacefully my Friend.

Family, I am so saddened of Larry's passing at this time from his Earthly Home to his Heavenly Home. My family and I send condolences and fervent Prayers to you at this difficult time. Sorry I cannot be there. I will cherish memories of talks and laughter together. Love you. Cousin Fannie, Dee, Alana & COL (Ret) Allen(Butch) Garrison

Sandra and family, our deepest condolences are with you. Sincerely, The Crawford Family (Dr. John and Portia) Christine(Fewell), Cecile, Chandra, and Micahan and Families

Uncle Larry, you will be missed. The Hughes and Harris family are in my thoughts and prayers. -Brandy and Paul Turner

I Had The Pleasure To Meet Mr Hughes and He Was A Great Man. God Bless You and Your Family ❤❤

To my beautiful Aunt Sandra.We are saddened by the loss.Great man and great Uncle Larry.May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms and keep that beautiful smile.The best of love. From Lamont and Debra

Dear Sandra, Please accept my warmest condolences. I'm truly sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you and your family comfort and peace in your time of bereavement.

Davida Sharpe

I am glad to have had you as my friend for over 50 years.Suzanne and I remember you, and now Saundra and your children, in prayer. Thanks for all the good memories . Ted James

To my classmate, I morn your lost but I champion the memories of you who was part of a class that helped write the history of our city! Farewell, Fay McLeod Henry

Larry Hughes was such a great guy and friend to our families..Rip from the Crite and Miles families

Charles and Shirley Bill. Sorry for your loss.

Larry, We had some very exciting times in the past.I could probably write a book about all the fun we had together.I will always love you Brother. Charles and Charlene Harrison Sugar Land,Texas

R.I.P old friend. Although our lives took different paths back in the sixties, I have always considered you one of my closest friends. We had some great times together. I will keep you and those memories close to my heart.

Charles Burnett

Larry, the Class of 1963 has lost another soldier here on this earth, but glory be to God you have transitioned to our heavenly home. We will forever hold you high in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen Joan Evans Walden Class of 1963 James B Dudley High School

Condolences to the Hughes family. Edwin M. White III and Girls( Cherie and Cherita ).

R.I.P., Larry James. We had a lot of memories that we shared together, my friend. You will be missed but now I know there is no more sufferings. O.K. Staley

To my second dad and from your oldest play daughter you have been apart off our lives for on 28 years and you have truly been family to me and my family. My Condolences but I know you are in a much better place.

Blessings From: Madonna, David Tiffany, Davon and Kalani

Larry, you will be missed.

Hamp Holloway & family.

Daddy, I love you and miss you dearly, but I know you are no longer suffering. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. — Tip!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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