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Donald Ray Hughes Sr., 82, Southern Baptist minister for 31 years

Donald Ray Hughes Sr.
Donald Ray Hughes Sr.

WILMINGTON — The Rev. Donald Ray Hughes Sr., 82, went home to be with his Lord and savior, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.

He was born June 1, 1935, in Wilmington to the late Oliver Hubert Hughes and Emma Matthew Hughes. For 31 years, he was a Southern Baptist minister and also retired from Daniels Construction Co.

Donald is survived by his wife, Vivian Dicksey Hughes; son, Donald Ray Hughes Jr. (Morgan); daughter, Cathy Hughes Bordeaux (Danny); granddaughters, Jennifer Jackson (Kent), Kelly Farnham (Colby), Emily Hughes and Brittney Hughes; great-grandchildren, Taylor Applewhite, Shelby Applewhite, Madison Farnham, Sophia Hughes, Cameron Farnham, Katelyn Jackson and Zachary Jackson; and brothers-in-law, Andrew Fennel Dicksey (Peggy) and Douglas Ray Dicksey (Susan).

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, at Oleander Memorial Garden.

Share online condolences with the family at andrewsmortuary.com.

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