Ray Hughes's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Alachua, Florida

Ray Hughes

April 6, 1929 - October 6, 2025 (96 years old)

Alachua, Florida

Ray Hughes's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Alachua, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rick Gooding Funeral Homes

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Ray Hughes

April 6, 1929 - October 6, 2025 (96 years old)

Alachua, Florida

Ray Hughes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 6, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ray Hughes (Alachua, Florida). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ray Hughes to show support.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ray leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his wife Glenda Markham Hughes; his son Timothy Hughes; and his siblings, Billy Hughes, Betty Young and Lou Davis.

He is survived by: his children, Keith Maxwell (Cindy) of Henderson, Amy Fralick (Tony) of High Springs and Constance King of Black Mountain; his grandchildren, Allison Fralick, Tyson Fralick and Aubrey Fralick; and his sister Peg Pettingill of Johnson City, Tennessee..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Spring Hill United Methodist Church (23300 Old Bellamy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 4:30 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rick Gooding Funeral Homes



Sat

Oct 11

Visitation

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Spring Hill United Methodist Church
23300 Old Bellamy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615

Sat

Oct 11

Memorial service

4:30 PM

Spring Hill United Methodist Church
23300 Old Bellamy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615

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