
Oct/17/1933 – Apr/02/2024
Powers Funeral Home
1933
Rev. George Edward Hughes was born on 17 Oct 1933 in Colleton, South Carolina, USA a child of William Broadus Hughes and Ethel Bennett Hughes.
1940
George Hughes was counted in the census on 11 Apr 1940 in Colleton, South Carolina, USA, as a 6-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were his father, William B. Hughes; his mother Ethell Hughes; and his siblings, David Hughes, Tilda Hughes, John Hughes, Pauline Hughes, Viola Hughes.
2024
He died on 02 Apr 2024 in Cassatt, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 05 Apr 2024 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Obituary of Rev. George E. Hughes
CASSATT- A funeral service for Rev. George Edward Hughes, 90, will be held Friday, April 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Ray Stevens Family Cemetery. The Rev. Chris Brissey will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church of God of Prophecy.
Pastor George, husband of the late Jessie Ruth Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2024. Born in Colleton County, S.C., he was a son of the late Brodus and Ethel Bennett Hughes. Pastor George retired from the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. After retiring he became an ordained minister. Pastor George was a member of Cornerstone Church of God of Prophecy and the Disabled Veterans Commander Club. He enjoyed watching westerns, especially Gunsmoke, Jimmy Swaggert, and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Surviving are his daughter, Connie Hughes of Cassatt; grandchildren, Samantha Jade Gumm (Zain), Misty Graham (Tim), Ashley Lyles, James Dent; sister, Pauline Holt of Monks Corner; and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by children, Edward Lee Hughes, Melissa Nichols; and a granddaughter, Jessica Croft.
VISITATION
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Friday, April 5, 2024
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711
FUNERAL
3:30 pm
Friday, April 5, 2024
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711
BURIAL
Ray Stevens Family Cemetery
960 Penny Circle
Cassatt, South Carolina, United States
The husband of my 5th cousin once removed.