Harold Gene Hughes

Harold Gene Hughes, 84, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 24, 2022. Gene was born to the late Robert Marion Hughes and Hallie Payne Huffman Hughes. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Hughes Booth, son, Robert Kevin Hughes, sisters: Ileta Huffman, Eva Saunders, Alveta (Sally) Patton, and Loretta Allison, and granddaughter Miranda Stebar. He was born in the Sinking Creek area of Craig County, Virginia on Oct 16, 1937, where he enjoyed the country life. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish. Gene was an excellent storyteller. He loved to share tales of his childhood adventures with his beloved dog Tyge and his many escapades hunting deer and racoon. After retiring from General Electric with 37 years of service, he enjoyed fixing mowers and tractors in his garage. His favorite place to be was at the home. Gene was a member of Community Church in Salem. He loved the lord and his family. He was a devoted father and husband, and he was dearly loved by his wife Jo. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Sandra Jonelle Hughes; daughters, Lori & husband, Harless Ratcliffe, Jr., of Salem, Susan & husband, Greg Ellis, of Roanoke; stepson, Jeff Walton and wife, Victoria, of Colorado Springs, Colo., stepdaughter, Susan & husband, Ronnie Greer, of Salem; grandsons, Justin Ellis, of Roanoke, Josh Pennington and wife, Leigh, of Christiansburg, Ryan Ellis, of Salem, Sean Ellis, of Roanoke, Seth Greer and Chase Greer, both of Salem; granddaughters, Ashley Shaver, of Benton, Ark., Kayla Ellis Divers and husband, Eric, of Lynchburg, Abby Greer, of Roanoke, and Brianna Wheeling, of Elliston; great-grandsons, Zachary Tickle, Corbin and Marshall Pennington, Kamden and Cole Conner; and great-granddaughter, Ryleigh Renee Gilmore. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, January 29th from 12:30 to 2 pm at Community Church, 1923 East Main Street, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm, following visitation. Tom McCracken will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Harold Gene to Community Church. Online condolences may be expressed to the Hughes family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Saturday, January 29th, 2022 12:30pm - 2:00pm Location CommUNITY Church Address 1923 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Saturday, January 29th, 2022 2:00pm Location CommUNITY Church Address 1923 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Saturday, January 29th, 2022 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153