Rufus James Hughes Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A Celebration of Life Rufus James Hughes Jr. November 10, 1937 - April 9, 2019 Affectionately known as “Tree”, was born on November 10, 1937, in Sanford, Florida to the late Rufus Hughes, Sr. and Georgia Mae Adams. The family later moved to Pompano Beach, where he joined Antioch Baptist Church in Pompano Beach, and sang in the male choir. Rufus was educated in the Broward County School Systems, where he played basketball and graduated from Blanche Ely High School, class of 1958. He went on to continue his education at Florida Agriculture Mechanical University (FAMU). Rufus, was employed with Florida Department of Corrections, and then went on to build and install custom closets with Decora Closets where he remained for over 20 years. Rufus later met and married Louise Hill and they have been together for over 40 years. He enjoyed reading his bible, fishing and singing with his church choir. Rufus was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed. Precious memories of Rufus will forever remain in the lives of his loving wife Louise Hughes. Four sons, Nikita (Lisa) Hughes, Rufus (Shari) Hughes, Antron and Randolph (Janice) Hughes. Three daughters, Ann Jones, Alma (Greg) Laws, Dionne (Alex) Morss. Extended family, Belinda(Anthony) Leroy, Anthony (Mae) Hill, Cassandra Hill, Stephanie Hill, Larry Williams. Three brothers and two sisters whom proceed him in death, A.G Adams, Arthur Adams, James Adams, Rosamae Powell, Ethel Mae Brown. Two sisters, Ruby Frazier, Laura Jones. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.