Benny Hughes

Benny Hughes, of Wetumpka, passed away on Thursday November 23, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born August 28, 1932, in Goshen, Alabama.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11 am at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with funeral service immediately following at 12 pm. Bro. Dewayne Wooten will officiate and burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

He is preceded in death by his father, Lockard Hughes; mother, Allie Mae Hughes, sister, Anna Mae Meeks; and brothers, James Hughes, Lockard Hughes, Jr., Robert Hughes, J.D. Hughes, and Marion Hughes.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janie Mason Hughes; daughter, Debra Miller (Gregg); son Chris Hughes (Ginny); brother, Raymond Hughes; grandchildren, Matthew (Corrie), Kyle (Amanda), Brittany (David), Ashton (Foster), and Elijah; great-grandsons, Rainier and Lawrence; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Benny was of a proud member of the United States Army, serving in Germany from 1954 to 1956. His hobbies were farming, raising cattle, restoring vintage tractors and cars. He loved family vacations at the beach and time with family and friends. He was a hard worker, honest, and loved by so many. He will be missed.

Online condolences may be posted at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Eclectic, Alabama