Lewis Young Hughes, 89, passed from this life on Jan. 27, 2022. Mr. Hughes was born Apr. 9, 1932, to parents, Richard Bartley Hughes and Eva Sheehan Hughes in Frisco City, Alabama. After serving in the Merchant Marines, he settled with his family in Robertsdale, Alabama. Mr. Hughes owned several businesses, including convenience stores around Baldwin County. Mr. Hughes retired from Standard Furniture Manufacturing. As his two sons and daughter started their own families, he began to enjoy the role of “Paw-Paw,” spoiling them with candy and small treats. Mr. Hughes loved to work on small projects around his home and instilled an appreciation for a well-trimmed lawn and garden on his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed the fellowship of the Loxley Church of God with his beloved wife Penny.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lewis Young Hughes Junior and grandson, Lewis Todd Hughes.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Penny; sisters Betty Mosley of Bay Minette and Mary Coleman of Excel, Alabama; his children, Larry Hughes and wife Lynn of Foley, their children Dwayne, Daniel, Cassie, Tammy, Natalie, and Zack; Daughter Deborah Robinson and husband Steve of Foley, their children Michael, Shelly, and Cameron; grandson, Chad Hughes of Mauriceville, Texas. He is survived by numerous great grandchildren as well.
The family held a private graveside service Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Silverhill Cemetery.
Officiated by Pastor Rife Stewart of Destiny Church Daphne, Alabama.
Pallbearers are Steve Robinson, Cameron Robinson, Chad Hughes, and Douglas Stewart.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
