Lamar R. Hughes Obituary
We bid farewell to Lamar R. Hughes (Cordele, Georgia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 24, 2026 at the age of 88. Lamar touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Glen Shelby Hughes and Lena Elizabeth Bailey Hughes; and his siblings, Buddy Hughes, Ford Hughes, Alice Lovett, Becky Butler and Faye Souter.
He is survived by: his wife Glenda Warren Hughes of Cordele; his sons, Jimmy Hughes (Cindy) of Cordele, Ray Hughes (Michelle) of Cordele, John Hughes (Lisa) of Alma and Tracy Hughes (Missy) of Cordele; his siblings, Bailey Hughes of Cordele, Charles Hughes of Cordele, Henry Hughes (Dawn) of Albany, Georgia and Arlene Holmes of Cordele; his grandchildren, Lesli Nelson (Brian) of Forsyth, Georgia, Jim Hughes (Alison) of Cordele, Shelby Hughes of Cordele, Bragan Hughes of Atlanta, Travis Hughes of Ashburn, Andrew Hughes of Cordele, Taylor Hughes (Hollie) of Cordele, Madison Taylor (Trevor) of Alma, Chandler Hughes of Alma, Ashley Spurling (Lance) of Cordele, Drew Hobbs (Morgan) of Cordele and Jacob Hughes (Ariana) of Las Vegas; and his great grandchildren, Ava of Forsyth, Mac of Forsyth, Kate of Forsyth, Harper Nelson of Forsyth, James of Cordele, William of Cordele, Poppy Hughes of Cordele, Brooks of Cordele, Karsyn Spurling of Cordele, Ace of Cordele, Meredith of Cordele, Tucker Hobbs of Cordele and Jacob Hughes, Jr. of Las Vegas.
For those that desire to make memorial contributions, the family suggests making them to Antioch Baptist Church, 706 Antioch Church Rd., Cordele, GA 31015.
