Melvin Hughes Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Melvin Hughes of Dalton, Georgia, whose life came to an end on September 10, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Hughes and Edna Jolee Gentry Martin; his stepmother Effie Hughes; his sister Effie "Carolyn" Lambert; and his brother-in-law Jerry Preciado.
He is survived by: his wife Rita Morrison Hughes; his children, Chad Hughes (Bethany), Tony Patterson (Melissa), Rita Crider (Jimmy), Mendy Middleton (Clifford), Angie Fauscett (Steve) and Terri Kirby; and his siblings, Jeff Hughes (Debbie), Larry Hughes, Alan Hughes and Andrea "Punkin" Preciado. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mel's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
