Jesse Paul Hughes, Jr.
March 20, 1956 - January 10, 2012
Anderson- Jesse Paul Hughes, Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2012.
His long-awaited reunion with sister, Terri Lynn, Grandma Lizzi, and Grandma King now eternally fulfilled.
He was born March 20, 1956 to Jess Hughes, Sr. and Kay (King) Hughes.
A 1975 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, he was a life-long resident of Anderson/Madison County. He was an employee of Gas America.
He was an avid sports fan, in particular of basketball...Purdue Boilermakers were his No. 1, but the Pacers, with Reggie Jackson and Rick Smitts were close behind. He and his Dad, Jess, were major AHS Indians fans and season ticket holders for many years.
Also big Colts fans, they had the opportunity to see two of their games, once played in the Hoosier Done, and then again later on the 50-yard line at Lucas Oil Stadium!
Jesse Paul was a tried and true All-American kind of guy. He loved the flag, he was in awe of the American Eagle, and loved American Indian history. A true patriot, he revered with great pride the good ole U.S. of A.!
And then there was Elvis! He said one of the highlights of his life was making the pilgrimage to Graceland in 2006 with his Aunt Gladys and his Mom and Dad. The trip was Aunt Gladys' promise to make a dream come true.
Baptized in Tennessee at age 15, Jesse Paul was affiliated with the Church of Christ.
"Farther along we'll know all about it, farther along we'll understand why..."
He was preceded in death by his sister, Terri Lynn Hughes Cox, paternal grandparents, Pat and Lizzi Hughes maternal grandparents, George and Carrie King and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Left with cherished memories, survivors are his parents, daughters, Kera and Karlee Hughes; brother, Glen Hughes; step children, Stephen Smith, Kelsey and Lucas Vinson; niece Mandi Cox, aunt Gladys Rollins; aunt Grace and uncle Bill Foland; uncle George and aunt Alice King; special cousins Cathy Baker and Mark Schwab; numerous other cousins and their families; Jan, Kera's mother and Paula Karlee's mother.
Services will be Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Ryan Smith, Steve Cunningham and Press Higginbotham of Lindberg Road Church of Christ officiating.
Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
The visitation will be on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].