Jerry T. Hughes
Jerry was born in Orange, Texas on September 2, 1959, to Thomas and Dorothy Hughes. Jerry passed away on May 23, 2017 in Lakewood, Colorado at the age 57.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Jerry grew up in the Riverside addition. He graduated at the top of his class from West Orange- Stark High School in 1978, which was the first WO-S class. After graduation he enrolled in the Nuclear Power Program in the United States Navy and spent most of his tour serving his country on a Nuclear Submarine as a certified United States Navy Diver. Jerry served seven years in the United States Navy and served several years in the Navy Reserve thereafter.
After leaving the Navy, he earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree at the University of Tennessee. Jerry had many friends and was loved by everyone who knew him. He loved to fish, hunt, play tennis and shoot pool. Cooking and listening to music were also hobbies that he enjoyed.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Vera Lyons and Martin and Annie Hughes; and his parents, Tommy and Dorothy.
Jerry is survived by his sister, Karen (Redkey) Hughes; brother; Mike Hughes; step-father, David Pirtle; nieces, Holly Williams, Olivia Basinger, and Loren Hughes; nephew, Keaton Hughes; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, and great nieces.
Jerry was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We love you Jerry.
Condolences
Dave T
May 23, 2024
You were always a free spirit.
I’ll see you again, shipmate.
Ms
January 10, 2021
I am so saddened to read of Jerry’s death and at such a young age. We were friends when he was at UT and shared an interest in music. I enjoyed hanging out with him and the laughs we shared. We lost touch after he left Knoxville but I’ve often wondered about him.
Rest In Peace, Jerry. I will always cherish the time we spent together.
Steve M
September 12, 2020
So very sorry to read about Jerry’s death. I served with Jerry in the Navy on the USS Grayling. We had many adventures and challenges together...he was a great friend and Navy buddy. One of the photos posted here shows Jerry sitting next to my backpack in my barracks room in Charleston. After the Navy I visited him once at his college in Tennessee. We didn’t keep in touch very well but he did call me a few times after he had moved to Colorado. Sure wish we had stayed in touch more. I will always remember him. Rest in peace Jerry. Steve Martellotti Richland, WA
Claybar Funeral Home
June 18, 2017
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