Moses Hughes Obituary

Moses Jackson Hughes WALTERBORO - Mr. M. Jackson Hughes, 84, of Walterboro, widower of Laura Lynn Campbell Hughes, passed away at his residence after an extended illness, on Sunday, November 29, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 403 Church Street, Walterboro. Mr. Hughes was born in Walterboro on September 14, 1931, son of the late Henry Howard and Mary Ann McAlhany Hughes. He was the fourth child of twelve. He was a graduate of Walterboro High School in 1951, where he was an award winning member of the football team and also a member of the Boy's Glee Club. After graduation, he began working at the Savannah River Plant. He made the commute everyday with other local men during this time. At the same time, he joined the National Guard Reserves which he continued for around ten years. In the mid to late 50's he became associated with Dairyland which he eventually purchased and added food to the menu. Also during this time, he and Albert Lucas, Jr. started the Midget Football League and coached for three to four years. When interstate I-95 was being built alongside Walterboro, Jackson and his business partners became very involved with convenience stores on the interstate, thus forming the Corporation, Self Serve in 1973. In the late 70's, Jackson became a board member of State Savings and Loan and continued to be a board member during its many mergers and name changes. He was a board member of the Colleton County Resource and Development Board from 1978-1982 being vice chairman his last three years. He was a member of the Accommodation Tax Board for several terms. In 1987, Mr. Hughes, donated the land for the Mayfield Park on Dowling Avenue. In 2003, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce. During Jackson's spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family at the beach and playing golf with his golfing buddies. He was a long time member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. He and his wife of fifty years, Laura Lynn Campbell Hughes, attended many historical functions during their lifetime. Mr. Jackson Hughes is survived by two daughters; Camie H. Hiers (Thurston) of Walterboro; and Paula H. Hewitt (Billy) of Summerville; eight grandchildren, Lauren Hiers, Ansley Hiers, Micah Hughes, Rodney Bridge, Ashlie Ewers, Candace Heavner, Emmanuel Hughes and Joy Hughes and many great grand children. He is also survived by siblings; Mary Lou H. Bazzle of Summerville; Martha H. Beach of Elloree; Clara H. Dopson (George) of Luray; Betty H. Voight (Robert) of Aiken; Shirley H. Smith of Branchville; Ernest Hughes (Sandy) of Islandton. He was predeceased by one son; Timothy Jackson Hughes and five brothers; Jim, Henry, Clinton, Charles and Wendell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Colleton County Historical Society, American Cancer Society or Bethel Presbyterian Church. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston