Thomas Ronald Hughes

Thomas R. Hughes, Sr. was born on December 8, 1950, to James and Pattie Hughes in Arvonia, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Jean Jones and Vira Joyner. Thomas accepted Christ at an early age at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.

Thomas was educated in Buckingham County Public School system and graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School Class of 1969. In August of 1970, Thomas enlisted in the US Army. He was a certified Marksman M16 and Sharpshooter M14. He received medals of National Defense Service and Army Occupational (Berlin). Thomas was honorably discharged from the US Army in April of 1976.  

Thomas worked at the United States Postal Service in 1973 and retired after 26 years in 1999.

Thomas loved fishing, gardening, hunting, listening to music and watching westerns, especially Gunsmoke.

God, in His infinite wisdom, called Thomas home on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, around 10 pm. He leaves to cherish his memory, two children Tashanna Bailey (Richard) of North Chesterfield, VA and Dr. Thomas Hughes, Jr. of Los Angeles, CA. Three brothers, James Jr. (Myrtle), Larry (Sabrina) and Chambers Hughes. Three nieces Tiffany Joyner, LaTasha Glover, Sheena White and one nephew DJ Hughes. A host of great nieces and nephews, family and friends.

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