James Russell Hughes, 77, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born February 21, 1944, in Henry County, Virginia to the late Robert and Lenace Joyce Hughes. He had worked for Southern Finishing and loved to fish and fix model cars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Ramsey.
Mr. Hughes is survived by a son, Mark Anthony Hughes; sister, Linda Lynskey (James); and grandchildren, Blake Hughes and Ashley Hughes; very special nieces, Chryl Ramsey Jacques (Richard), Sharon Lynskey; and nephew James Lynskey, II; and other relatives and friends.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 2:00 at Patrick Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, July 23, 2021, at 12 Noon at Wright Funeral Service Chapel.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
