Robert Hughes

Robert Hughes departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on December 14, 1937. Following the death of his mother, O.F. and Lola Hughes chose to become his parents on December 24, 1937. On September 7, 1957 he was united in marriage to Doris Nesbitt Hughes.

Robert was a faithful member of Adamsville First Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years. He loved to go on mission and senior adult trips with the church. He was a carpenter by trade until an accident in 1985 left him unable to work. Following the accident, he developed new skills in piecing quilts, cross-stitching, and he perfected fine woodworking. Robert & Doris traveled the country with good friends Eddie & Cathy Raines and Howard & Leavon Weaver. One of his favorite things to do was “piddle” in his woodshop with his buddies Gary Cagle and Jeff Graham.

Robert is survived by his wife, Doris of Adamsville; daughters Catherine Koon and husband Robert of Booneville, Mississippi, and Regina Stanfill and husband Mike of Adamsville; granddaughters Lindsey Gann and husband Ashley of Booneville, and Rachel Stanfill of Adamsville; and great-grandsons Zac and Zane Gann of Booneville.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by sisters Artie Hughes, Katie Flatt, and Lily Jaggers all of Adamsville. He was also preceded in death by birth parents William and Artie Belle Hughes; and biological siblings Raymond Hughes and Melvin Hughes of Memphis, Dola Caudle of Atoka, and Merle Davis of Memphis.

The family would like to thank the staff from At Home Healthcare and Legacy Hospice for their services. They would like to extend a special thanks to caregivers Gina Bonee and Nicole Mims for their love and dedication during Robert’s extended illness.

Memorial donations may be made to Adamsville First Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund.