Rickey Hughes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rickey Hughes of Gadsden, Alabama, who passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rickey Hughes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Frank Jelks; his son Rodrick Hughes; his grandparents, Dennis and Alma Hughes; and his siblings, Benjamin Comer, Gregory Jelks and Fonda Jelks.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Charlotte Diane Johnson; his daughter Rekita Chatrese Jackson; his grandson Breylon Bernard Jackson of Pinson, AL; his mother Betty Jo Comer of River Rouge, MI; his siblings, Sandra Moore (Don), Rosetta Weathers (Lamere), Darryl Hughes, Raynard Comer (Dreama), Meldwayne Comer (Venkita), Billy Comer (Shannon), Anthony Comer, Tyron Jelks (Annette), Vernon Jelks (Cescelie) and Patrick Jelks (Beverly); his aunts, Mattie Montgomery (Earl), Bobbie Landrom (Wayne) and Annie Ruth Hughes; his cousin Terra Guyton; his friend Charlotte Hughes; and his close friend Jimmy Jacobs. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.