J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Hughes, G. Tommy

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Gene Thomas “Hogjaw” Hughes, 60, Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at his residence. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Rachel Barricks Hughes. He was a 1965 graduate of Petersburg High School and was a member of the 1964 Petersburg High School championship football team. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Petersburg for over 50 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Hughes is survived by his best friend, Sue Humphries Hughes; son, Gene T. Hughes, Jr. and wife, Beth; step-son, David Newton and wife, Leah; grandchildren, Dylan T. Hughes, Madeline, Gabriele and Angeleah Newton; sister, Patty H. Pugh; brother, Marshall Hughes; and his faithful companion, Roxanne, his American Bulldog. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, December 14, at Blandford Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Dean Frazeur officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Petersburg Unit, c/o Wesy Chappell, 1117 Fort Hayes Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

G.T. Billy & I were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We will remember all the good times we all had at the farm. Our prayers are with you and the entire family.

Posted by: Billy& Roberta Holland at December 14, 2007 04:35 PM

my deepest sympathies to the hughes family. its hard to believe there will be no tommy hughes visits any more. he would always have peanuts,watermelons,etc. and a flood of info from our age group.of anyone i know,tommy seemed to get the most bang from his buck.from grade school i enjoyed tommys company and in the future ill keep him in my mind and my heart. fletcher harrison

Posted by: fletcher harrison at December 14, 2007 04:35 PM

Patty I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow and wishing you strength as you face tomorrow. Love,Phyllis

Posted by: Phyllis Whitmore Myers at December 14, 2007 10:06 AM

GT and Beth,

Even though there are no words that anyone can say that will comfort you, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Posted by: Ben & Charlotte Goins at December 14, 2007 08:57 AM

I am sorry to hear of your lost. Our prayers go to the family. Remember our loved ones are always close to us in our hearts. Our good memories of them keep them close.

Posted by: Janice Norman Hamlin at December 14, 2007 07:19 AM

I can not believe that "Hogjaw" has gone on to the great hunting grounds. I can still remember playing football with him and him busting through the middle of the line. He was a great friend to everyone unless you were on trhe other side of the line facing him. Life is tough but so was Tommy. You will certainly be missed.

Posted by: Dean at December 13, 2007 10:12 PM

To the Hughes family
I did not know Mr Hughes but I do know G.T. I would like extend my deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Hughes will be with you always and be looking over you. You will be in my prayers

Jimmy Glass

Posted by: Jimmy Glass at December 13, 2007 08:23 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy's family. I knew Tommy as I was growing up as he was a friend of my brother Charles. Tommy was a good guy and friend. He will be missed.

Posted by: Betty Jo Collins Bishop at December 13, 2007 07:35 PM

I am so very sorry for your loss of your son,brother,father,husband,grandfather (((Tommy))Please know your Tommy will always be around you and loving you,love is forever.

Posted by: JoAnn Leonti Pierce at December 13, 2007 08:30 AM