JOSEPH JERRY “JOE” HUGHES
Joseph Jerry “Joe” Hughes, 73, of Connersville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Reid Health of Richmond where he was surrounded by his loving family.
One of 12 children of Glenn and Christine Tanksley Hughes, Joseph was born in Connersville on October 29, 1947.
On February 4, 1967, Joe was married in Connersville to the former Nancy A. Turney, who survives.
For more than 24 years, he was employed at Standard Grocery and Marsh Supermarket where he became produce manager. Joseph then became employed for 13 years for Tri-State Beef of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Joseph enjoyed boating and many outdoor activities. Along with his wife, he enjoyed attending their children’s and grandchildren’s activities.
Besides his wife of 54 years, Nancy Hughes, survivors include two children, Julie (David) Weiler and Jay (Tricia) Hughes, all of Connersville; five grandchildren, Bailie (C.J. Risch) Weiler, Macie Weiler, Lindsy Hughes, Trey Hughes, Samantha Snyder, all of Connersville; two brothers, Arthur Hughes and Dale (Lorraine) Hughes, all of Connersville; a sister, Carolyn (Joseph) Steele of Connersville; a sister-in-law, Nancy Hughes of Leesburg, Florida.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; and eight siblings, Lavaughna Kays, Herbert Hughes, James Hughes, Marian Cornn, David Hughes, Richard Hughes, Howard Hughes, and Hedgemond Hughes.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m., on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Todd Jennings will officiate. Burial will follow in Village Creek Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fayette County Cancer Society and online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.