John E. Hughes

John Hughes ,71, passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born June 4, 1953 in Elkins and was the son of the late Edward and Vivian Lucille Mace Hughes of Mill Creek, WV. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Taitlyn Hughes. 

John was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving 1971-1975. After service he was employed by SS “Joe” Burford Coal Company 1975-1993 where he rose to VP of Operation, leaving when the company shutdown. He was employed by the United States Postal Service until he retired in 2018. John served as a basketball, baseball and softball coach at Webster County High School and also basketball at Webster Middle School. He made many friends and cherished his relationship with his players; he was not only a coach but also a mentor about just everyday life with his players. John was also an avid turkey and deer hunter; he had a passion for teaching his children and grandchildren. More than anything John loved spending time with his family, he will be dearly missed. 

Surviving are his wife, Shelia Rae Hines Hughes, sister, Sherry (Harl) Hughes Thomas; sons, John II (Jamie) Hughes and Christopher (Carrie) Hughes; stepson, William Hatley and stepdaughter, Shawna Hatley; close cousin Michael Mace; grandchildren, Darian Hughes (Colby) Weaver, Kate Hatley (Matt) Lyons, Morgan Hughes, Shae Hines, Logan Hughes, Dylan Hughes, Jet Hines, Brantley Hughes and Xander Hughes; great grandchildren, Colton Weaver, Hayden Lyons and Lydia Lyons; John loved and cherished all his grandchildren and they will miss him tremendously. 

Service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs with Pastor Bennie Cowger and Elder Keith Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow at Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville. Friends may join the family for visitation 6-8 PM Monday evening at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs is honored to be serving the Hughes family.