John Phillip Hughes, 74, was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 15,1948 and departed this life on April 15, 2022.
John served in the United States Marine Corps as a Drill Sergeant and Weapons Instructor. He was a flame thrower while fighting in Vietnam. John’s Marine Division was in the 1968 Battle of Khe Sanh which was the longest, deadliest battle of Vietnam. They were under fire for 77 consecutive days. John received the following medals during his time in service: Navy Achievement Medal W/Combat, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal W/1*, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm and the Vietnam Campaign Medal W/Device. John worked at the United States Postal Service as a Maintenance Supervisor and retired after 35 years of dedicated service.
John loved to entertain, and he loved to cook. His office is filled with many recipes that he perfected to taste. When you visited John, you knew you were going to eat good and drink hearty. John loved to work on cars, ride motorcycles and kept a well-manicured lawn. He loved to tell jokes and had the funniest sayings. He was a skilled mechanic and could fix and build anything.
John is preceded in death by his father Charles Hughes, Sr.; mother, Harriet Hill; stepfather, John Hill; sisters, Laura Louise Hughes and Mary Beth Hughes; brothers, Charles Hughes, David Hughes, Kenneth Hughes, and Dennis Hughes.
John leaves to cherish his loving wife, Deena Davis-Hughes of 17 years; children, Carol Price, Diane (Victor) Moore, Michael Hughes, and Jonathan Davis; brother, Harold (Rossetta) Hughes; sisters, Aletha Groce and Ella May Johnson; grandchildren, Latrice Hughes, Leah Cooper, Michael Hughes, Bryant Hughes, Terrell Moore, Ty Moore, and JaNiyah Davis; and nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends
Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 noon with visitation at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 428 E. Main Street.
Interment at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road
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ROGER USMC
IT CANNOT BE INHERITED NOR CAN IT EVER BE PURCHASED.
YOU AND NO ONE ALIVE CAN BUY IT FOR ANY PRICE.
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RENT AND CANNOT BE LENT.
YOU ALONE AND OUR OWN HAVE EARNED IT WITH YOUR SWEAT, BLOOD AND LIVES.
YOU WON IT FOREVER.
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UNITED STATES MARINE
GO WITH GOD MY BROTHER
SEMPER FI
SEMPER FI
Thank you for your thoughts concerns and prayers in the loss of my husband John. I truly appreciate your kindness.
We are saddened to learn about your family loss.
Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Thinking of you all.
I truly appreciate the love and support I have received from the saints at Mt. Olivet. We are a church that represents a Culture of Caring. Thank you Bob Crystal and Family for your thoughts, concerns and above all prayers.
Sincerely
Deena Hughes
Dear Deena,
I know cannot express your loss of your husband. Please know that Bob and I want to express our condolences to you and your family. Blessings to you.
I truly appreciate the love and support I have received from the saints at Mt. Olivet. We are a church that represents a Culture of Caring. Thank you Bob Crystal and Family for your thoughts, concerns and above all prayers.
Sincerely
Deena Hughes
TO DEENA AND FAMILY
SURGERY PREVENTS US FROM BEING THERE BUT LOVE KNOWS NO STATE BOUNDARIES…
FROM BROTHER HAROLD AND WIFE ROSSETTA – IN CALIFORNIA
I totally understand, your heartfelt prayers strengthens me as I go through my journey without my beloved John. We all grieve together, my husband will be missed dearly. It gives me comfort that I was able to be with him everyday to the end and kept family updated on a daily basis.
I love you from across the miles
Deena Columbus Ohio
I m so sorry for your loss. I was a childhood buddy. 7th-12th grade.
May the Lord give you the strength that you need at a time like this
Bob
Thank you very much for your support and friendship with John, you take care and may the Lord bless and keep you.
Deena Hughes
John will be deeply missed and always in our hearts. He was so generous and hospitable, a wonderful husband to Deena and a great father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was my beloved brother-in-law.
I can say with confidence that John said yes to Jesus before he departed this life, and we will see him again in heaven.