Reverend Aaron Hughes was born November 22, 1947, in Mt. Pleasant, Mississippi, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Sr. and Ida Mae Hughes.
He accepted Christ at an early age. Later in life, Reverend Aaron joined Greater Life Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Martin Y. Harris. He remained a member of Greater Life Missionary Baptist Church until he departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 78.
Reverend Aaron Hughes united in holy matrimony to his loving sweet wife, Queen Houston. Their love for singing was shared in ministry to many all over Memphis and Mississippi.
Reverend Aaron Hughes worked as a truck driver for many years, but his true passion was as a servant of God. He Pastored at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church and various other churches for over 33 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving and devoted wife, Queen Hughes; a daughter, Vickki (Marcus) Moore; two bonus daughters, LaNika and Kandi Fields; four grandchildren, Adrian (KiJa), Cooliage, LaMarcus, and Marquesha; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley (Lonnie) Johnson; two brothers, Cleveland (Wanda) Hughes Jr. and Franklin D. (Doris) Hughes; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Ida Mae Hughes Sr.; his son, Lydell Hu.
The family will receive friends for a visitation Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 9:00am-9:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 10:00am both will be held at R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128.
Burial will take place immediately following in Calvary Cemetery 1663 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38106
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