Mr. Herbert Juan Hughes, age 83, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Hughes was born March 9, 1939, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Alfred Lee and Dorothy Mae Alred Hughes.  He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, had been employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  He was also a veteran of the United States Army.

Mr. Hughes was a member of the American Legion and the Chattooga County Saddle Club.  He was also a member of the Quarter Century Club at Mount Vernon Mills where he had 45 total years of service.  He was known for his tractor work throughout the county and the many years of service he provided to families including tilling and plowing gardens, bush hogging, and yard work.  He spent many years traveling to mule pulls with friends and his brother, Hugh Don.  He owned many pairs of mules and wagons throughout his life and went on rides with the Saddle Club and his family.  He grew vegetable gardens each summer and loved raising chickens, collecting antiques, and working in his yard.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his brother, Hugh Don Hughes.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Hughes; daughters, Rhonda (Phil) Williams, Ericka (Stacy) Young; grandchildren, Jarrod and Logan Broome, Rhett and Erin Tucker; uncle and aunt, Eugene and Ursula Alred.

Memorial services for Mr. Hughes will be held at 4:30 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. David Alred officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.