John Gary Hughes

John Gary Hughes, age 45 of Sweetwater, went to be with Jesus, Monday, May 17, 2021 at Sweetwater Hospital.
A native of Athens and current resident of Sweetwater he was a son of the late James Larry Hughes.
He was a member of the Spirit and Truth Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.   He was a former manager of Papa Johns pizza and a former employee of the Murray Security Company for Denso where he worked as Captain of the Guard.
Survivors:
1 Daughter,  Jacqueline Hughes of Dayton;
2 Sons, Tabius Hughes and Aiden Hughes of Athens;
Mother of his 2 sons, Stephanie Hughes of Athens;
His Mother, Frances Hughes of Sweetwater;
4 brothers, Adam Hughes, Joseph Hughes both of Knoxville, Randy Brown and wife Lucinda, and Jeremy McKinney both of Sweetwater;
Nieces and Nephews, Ethan Hughes, Colin Hughes, Kirsten McKinney, Hannah Brown and Matthew Brown.
A host of other extended family members.
Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with the Pastor Randy Brown officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home.  A private graveside service will be held at a later date.  Those unable to attend may send condolences to www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/John-Hughes.  Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of the arrangements.