Dateline, Bakersville, NC

Fred Allen Hughes, age 79 of Johnson Hollow Rd, Bakersville, NC went home to be with the Lord October 4, 2023. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Claude and Velcie Fouch Hughes.

Fred was previously employed with Henredon Furniture and Ethan Allen Furniture. He was a member of Silver Chapel Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and tinkering on small engines.

Survivors include his daughter Melissa Hughes Jackson (David), of Fort Payne, Alabama, one son Allen David Hughes (Terri), of Spruce Pine, NC, one granddaughter Jessie Laws (Josh), and one great grandchild Gabe Laws.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Jim Hughes.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 9, 2023 at 3:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Reverend Jonathan Thacker officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Silver Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family wishes to express special thanks to Medi Home Health and The Cranberry House for the care provided.

Memorials may be made to  Medi Home Health 1955 Newland Hwy, Newland, NC 28657 or Gideons International Mitchell County Camp PO Box 611 Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Hughes family.