George Clifford Hughes

Obituary
George Clifford Hughes, 74, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Sunday night, August 26, 2012 in a Chattanooga health care facility. George was born in Lafollette, TN on June 28, 1938 a son of the late Jake and Maggie Hughes. George was of the Baptist faith and a member of Elkmont Baptist Church. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping and anything associated with the great outdoors. He also enjoyed spending time talking with his brother-in-law Dee about the "Good Ole Days". George with his heart of gold never met a stranger. He will be forever remembered for the way he loved and cherished his family. The title he held most proudly was that of "Papaw" by the three great grandchildren he adored.
In addition to his parents, George is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
George leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 years Florence Powell Hughes, one son George Curtis Hughes, three sisters Sarah Brown of Birchwood, TN, Bertie Fisher of Cleveland, TN, and Francis Newbey of Hamilton County, two brothers Jacob Hughes of Ohio and Jimmy Hughes of Hamilton County, three grandchildren Chrissy Hughes Teague, Jacqueline Hughes, and Samantha Hughes all of Cleveland, three great grandchildren Brinley Hughes, Anna Teague, and Jacob Teague, one brother in law Dee & Faye Roberts , and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members.
A graveside service is planned for Friday morning, August 31, 2012 on the family property located at 510 Beaty Drive NW with the Reverend Johnny Hood officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday night, August 30, 2012 at Companion Funeral & Cremation Service from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
You are encouraged to share a memory of George and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guest book at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Cleveland Tennessee is honored to assist the Hughes family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service
2415 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Friday, August 31, 2012

Graveside Service Details
11:00 AM
Friday, August 31, 2012
Hughes Family Property
510 Beaty Drive NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Hughes Family Property
11:00 AM