Glen H. Hughes

Glen H. Hughes, age 81, of Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness. A native of Roan Mounatin, TN, he was a son of the late Gurney and Blanche Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a longtime member of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the Deacon board. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Hughes; brothers, Dale Hughes and Gene Hughes. Survivors include his wife, Dora Wishon Hughes; son Rick Hughes and wife, B.J., Unicoi; two grandchildren, Misty Bishop, Johnson City and Kristen Hughes, Florida; one great granddaughter, Layla Carper, Florida. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Hughes will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday, September 4, 2015 in the sanctuary of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Crowe officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the church. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 5 at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Appalachian Funeral Home at 10:30 A.M. Saturday to travel in procession to the cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Hughes family. (423) 928-6111 Order Flowers Service DetailsFriday, September 4th, 2015 7:00pm, Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church Interment DetailsRoselawn Memory GardensRead Obituary