James Dennis Hughes

James Dennis Hughes, 79, of Chamblee passed away Monday August 20, 2012 at Cumming Nursing Center following a period of declining health.

Born October 8, 1932 to the late Hubert and Era Hughes, he was a resident of Dawsonville until moving to Chamblee in 1954. A loving husband and father, Mr. Hughes worked as a manager at the S&W Cafeteria in Atlanta for 30 years. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye Hughes and brother, Lamar Hughes.

Surviving are his children, David and Cathy Hughes, Gainesville, Kathi and Rick Van Ordstrand, Virginia, Irene Daniels, Florida; brothers and sisters in law, Loy and Ann Hughes, Lilburn, Douglas and Shirley Hughes, Dahlonega, and other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held Friday August 24, 2012 at 1 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joey Gilbert will officiate. Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.