Leonard Lacey Hughes, age 80, of Roaring Creek, entered into his heavenly home Monday, December 31st, 2018 He was the son of Sid and Verna Hughes.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Josie Hughes of the home, and by his children: Kitty Shook and husband, Larry, and Dawn Carpenter and husband, Mike.
Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren: Hansel Allen, Ashley Dollar, Elijah Carpenter, Gus Carpenter; great-grandchildren: Tristan Vance, Chelsea Clark, Makendra Allen Arnett; great, great-granddaughter, Abigail Arnett; brother, Earl Hughes and wife, Pat, of Roaring Creek and sisters: Helen Banner of Newland, Sandra Hughes and husband, Douglass, of Roaring Creek and Janice Bailey and husband, Joe, of Marion. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Leonard Lacey Jr. and brothers: Johnny, Otha, Rathie and JD Hughes.
Leonard’s great joy in life was his family. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. He was an awesome grandfather, great-grandfather and great, great-grandfather. He helped raise his grandson Hansel as his own and loved him with all his heart. Leonard loved life and having a good time. His warm smile and fun loving ways never left him even while his health was declining. He would often get the doctors and nurses laughing even when he wasn’t feeling well.
The other joy in Leonard’s life was going to church. He went to church faithfully until his health would no longer allow.
The family would like to thank everyone at Cannon Memorial Hospital. During Leonard’s illness, we were treated like family and blessed with kindness, caring and compassion in every department. We would also like to acknowledge the dedication of his brother Earl and wife, Pat and sisters: Helen, Sandra, Janice and husband, Joe, who stood by him through his sickness. We would also like to thank nieces: Jenny Hughes and Libra Hughes for everything they have done.
A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 5th at the People’s Church on Roaring Creek. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. immediately following visitation. Committal services will be conducted at the church. Rev. Chris Nance and Daniel Nance will officiate.
