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Ronald Hughes Obituary

Ronald Keith Hughes COLUMBIA, SC - Ronald Keith Hughes, 67, husband of Judy Bobo Hughes, was welcomed with open arms by our Savior on Friday, June 13, 2014. Born December 6, 1946, he was the son of the late James and Annie Caldwell Hughes. Mr. Hughes graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1965, attended Stetson University in Florida, and served with the United States Coast Guard. He retired in 2000, from Sears in Winston-Salem, NC after serving 28 years as a vital part of the Management Team there. He recently retired in 2013 from Haynesworth, Sinkler, Boyd in Columbia, SC after 12 years of service. In 2012, Mr. Hughes was awarded Paralegal of the Year for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the Paralegal Profession. As a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia, Mr. Hughes participated in the choir programs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Hughes Singletary and her husband, Gene, who is like a son; his granddaughter, Lexi means the world to him and together Lexi and Poppy made many wonderful memories. Mr. Hughes is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, a great niece, and four great nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 18th, 1:00-2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd, Roebuck, SC 29376. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 2:00pm in the Chapel, officiated by Father Douglas Woodall. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg County Foundation, Attn: Spartanburg High School, Class of '65 Scholarship Fund, 224 Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, 3000 South Beltine Blvd, Columbia, SC 29201. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2014.

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scott fournier

August 14, 2014

Judy and Family
I am sorry for your loss. Keith is a great man and I remember him well from my youth. Thoughts and prayers to you.

June 20, 2014

Judy,
I just learned of Keith passing last night from Aunt Mat. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Also THANK YOU FOR the Card you sent after Dad's passing.

Larry
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Tina Daniels

June 18, 2014

Learned today at our Paralegal meeting about Keith's passing. Saddened to hear, but count it a blessing to have known and worked with Keith in the Palmetto Paralegal Association. He was a fine paralegal and a fun person to know. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends.

Sincerely,
Tina L. Daniels

Robin Westbrook (Kinney)

June 18, 2014

I grew up down the street from Keith and Judy and I attended school together, first in the old Drayton schoolhouse, and then at Houston. My deepest and most sincere condolences to Judy, her daughter and granddaughter. May the many wonderful memories you have of Keith help sustain you.

Amanda Folk

June 18, 2014

I just found out about Keith's passing today at the Palmetto Paralegal Association luncheon. I didn't know Keith on a personal basis, but he was always such a friendly face at the paralegal meetings, and I enjoyed being around him. I was very glad to be a professionl associate of his. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

Sincerely,

Amanda Folk

June 18, 2014

We were so sorry to learn of Mr. Hughes passing. We will miss seeing his kind smile in the office. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dr. Penmetsa & SC Heart Center staff.

June 18, 2014

Judy & family: I am so sorry I can't come down for the service. I will miss Keith so much. He's in God's hands now, tho, and God will bring you through along with all your loving friends! You are in my thoughts and prayers always. Love to all of you! Ann (Coates) Hopkins

Janice Haring

June 18, 2014

Judy, Keith and I go back to Houston together and feel priviledged to call him friend. He was a wonderful person and many people loved and respected him. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your daughter. I wish I could be there to offer my love and support.

Jo Alyce Shook

June 17, 2014

So sorry to hear of Keith's passing. He was such a super guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Michael Cerkez

June 17, 2014

I'd like to express my sadness that Keith is no longer here with us. I feel confident that he has received his just reward in heaven. He was an honorable man, a good friend and colleague. Please know Judy that my wife Brenda and I offer our thoughts and prayers up for Keith and for you and his family.

Will Shook

June 17, 2014

Judy, so sorry to learn of the passing of Keith. You and the family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time and in the days ahead.
WC Shook

Laura Hooper

June 17, 2014

Judy,
I just received word and am so saddened. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I will see you soon. Sending love and hugs to you all.

Sandra Thompson

June 17, 2014

So sad to hear this most unexpected news. I remember Keith from Drayton,S.C. as elementary school kids. My condolences to his family.

Brenda Dalton

June 17, 2014

Judy,you will be in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss!

June 17, 2014

I am truly sorry to read of the death of Mr. HUGHES, may the GOD of all peace and comfort be with all of you, during this difficult time. Sincerely, C. WIDER SC

Beni Bost

June 17, 2014

Our thoughts n prayers are with U My Darlin Judy N Kimberly He was such a blessing to us luv y'all Boggi

George Bigbee

June 17, 2014

As a fellow Coast Guardsman, Keith and so many others will now stand the eternal vigil over our domain, we that chose to go to sea and protect our fellow man. "Semper Paratus" Keith!

Diana Cohen

June 17, 2014

I am very sorry to hear this. It has sadden my heart to know that he has passed. Keith was an inspiration to many and taught many how to truly be a paralegal by the example he led. I was privileged to be the one that awarded Keith with the Palmetto Paralegal Association award. The process was to have your peers nominate you and explain the reason for that nomination. I received an overwhelming number of nominations for him and the reasons his peers listed were very touching. He will always be remembered in the paralegal profession as one of the great and the best. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Tommy Readett

June 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May God strengthen and bless you in this time.

Mike Mabrey

June 17, 2014

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Keith's passing. I've known Keith since Evans Jr High, and still remember the time we had a boxing match in PE class. Don't think either of us won. More recently, he & I had been e-mailing almost daily, working on our SHS '65 50th reunion next year, and especially our class 'Memorial Wall.' It was tough adding his name to it. God Bless him and Judy, my thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family.

Nadine C.Brown

June 17, 2014

Dear Judy, you have my deepest prayers.
Keith was totally a blessing to all who knew him.
Love to you and yours. God bless you all.

John Kirk

June 16, 2014

My heart is sadden upon the passing of my friend, and fellow shipmate. I served with Keith on the USCGC Papaw 1969-71.

God Bless Keith, Judy, and all his family and friends.

Norm

June 16, 2014

Sad, sad day. I had recently been emailing him about reunion. I know he is Up There, looking down on us.
God bless him, and his family.

Ronnie and Judy Cudd, Class of '65

June 16, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lila Price

June 16, 2014

Keith was special to many of us and helped the SHS class of 1965 get in touch with each other even before Facebook via email. I have known Keith since Jr High School and we reconnected by phone years ago when I was working for a trustees office in Columbia. It was so good to hear a familiar voice and he was a true professional. Judy and family we are so sorry for your loss Keith often asked for prayers for Judy and you have been and will continue to be in our prayers

Norm

June 16, 2014

Sad, sad day. I had recently been emailing him about reunion. I know he is Up There, looking down on us.
God bless him, and his family.

Heather and Ken Bailey

June 16, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to Judy, Kimberly, Gene, and Lexi. We thought the world of Keith, and he adored each of you. He was a good, kind, and Godly man, who will be missed by many.

Nancy Cully

June 16, 2014

Judy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Keith across the street and visiting with him. He was such a sweet and caring person and loved "his Judy" so much. You will be in my thoughts and my prayers.

Ron Wilkins

June 16, 2014

Judy, Kimberly, Gene and Lexi our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Keith was valued member at the Coast Guard Channel Community and our groups WLB Veterans and South Carolina Coasties and will be greatly missed by all for his wit, humor and encouraging words to shipmates who were going through struggles. A big void has been left by his crossing the bar. We discovered we were both from the Class of 65 in our home towns. We also found out that we unknowingly went through boot camp together in 1966 at Cape May in sister companies. Keith in Golf 64 and me in Oscar 64. To my friend and shipmate, fair winds and following seas Keith until we meet again on the other side of the bar.

Dianne FrenchButcher

June 16, 2014

Keith was such a good man and he will be missed by many especially SHS class of 65'. Rest in peace until we see you again.

Janice Pack

June 16, 2014

Thinking of you all in love and sympathy. Keith was a wonderful caring person who was devoted to his family and friends.

Myrna Quinton

June 16, 2014

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Our loss is Heaven's gain. May God comfort you and give you the strength and peace you need in the days ahead. Myrna Camp Quinton SHS 1965

Jim Hix

June 16, 2014

Again I offer my condolences and deepest sympathies to the family. May God Bless you and comfort you. Rest in Peace from your former shipmate on the PaPaw.

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