David Hughes

David (Dave) Hughes, 74, of Chattanooga, TN, died March 6, 2025 after a years-long battle with heart disease.

Dave lived a life filled with adventure, and preferred being on or near the water whenever his schedule would allow. He was educated at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and enjoyed a successful career in management and sales. In his free time, he could be found cheering on his Tennessee Vols, planning his next vacation, trying out new recipes, or spending time with his grandchildren or his Lambda Chi Alpha brothers. A gifted storyteller, doting grandfather and a most loyal friend, he especially loved a great meal shared with good company and lots of laughter around the table.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Clarone Clark Hughes, and father, Russell Hughes.

Dave is survived by his brother, Russell Thomas Hughes (Therese); sister, Susan Hughes Patton (Jerry); daughters Jennifer Sims and Courtney Cofield (Chet); and grandchildren Mac Sims, Laney-Anne Sims, Archer Sims, Abby Cofield and Ella Cofield. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. However, the family invites you to honor and remember Dave in your own personal way. We take comfort in knowing that he will remain with us all in spirit. Wherever there's a solid dad-joke, we'll know Dave is near.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Dave or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.