ATHENS – Joseph H. Hughes, 72, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016.
He was born June 17, 1944, in Athens, the son of the late Charles H. and Nelle Hughes. Mr. Hughes retired from Westinghouse/ABB after 25 years of service, and became the family life and children’s minister at Galilee Christian Church in Jefferson. He was currently retired and a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sherie Hughes; son, Scott Hughes; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Hughes; daughters, Stacey Phillips and Kelly Conley; sons-in-law, Lance Phillips and Michael Conley; grandchildren, Austin, Avery, Adam, Andrew, Makenzi, Quinn, and Brooke; sister, Serena Hawkins; brother, Guy Hughes; and sister-in-law, Patricia Hughes.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home, with a memorial service to follow at 7:30 in the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is charge of arrangements.