James Moody Hughes

James Moody Hughes, age 68 passed away in his Louisville home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. James was born on February 16, 1954, in Columbia Kentucky to the late Zach Edward Hughes and Josephine Grady Hughes. He moved to Louisville in 1976 where he lived and worked until his transition. He worked for Phillip Morris until he retired in 2000. James married Ruth Anna Bridgewater in 1977 and they divorced in 1995.

James was a hardworking man who loved being with his family. He was determined to raise his children to be God-fearing, hardworking, conscious human beings. He even often offered "guidance" to his many nieces and nephews. Surely, they remember those times fondly. When he was younger, he liked to look and smell good just to get in his car and "go ridin'." He was the best ever at hide and go seek, he loved rides in the country, boxing and basketball, riding motorcycles, and telling stories about the old days and his ancestors. Though he was a disciplinarian, laughter was ever present in his presence. His laughter will be missed.

James is survived by 5 children, Felicia Artis (Walter), Ahnuh Hughes, Judge Angela J. Johnson (Jeremiah), James I. Hughes (Erin), and Michael Hughes. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He also leaves behind 5 siblings - Merlin Duncan (Gayle), Samuel Hughes (Melissa), Justina Neferu Sanders, Artilla Cooper, and Elisha Hughes (Mary), and a host of nieces and nephews in addition to a plethora of cousins.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243. A celebration of life will follow at 5 pm.

The family requests guest to follow the recommended CDC guidelines.

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