Robert Hughes Jr.

October 4, 1959 - February 18, 2019

Robert Ashley Hughes, Jr., age 59, of Duffield, Virginia passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Nova Health and Rehab Center in Weber City, VA. He was born on October 4, 1959 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late Robert (Bob) Ashley Hughes, Sr. and the late Sarah Patsy Vance Hughes. Robert was a member of the Elk Park United Methodist Church and had served his country in the United States Army. He loved Indian relics and collecting stamps. Robert truly enjoyed working with his hands and making crafts. He was preceded in death by his Father, Robert Ashley Hughes; Mother, Sarah Patsy Hughes. Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory a Son, Daniel Hughes, Step Mother, Louise Hughes of Elk Park, NC, Many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Services for Robert Hughes will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 beginning at 2:00 p.m. from the Elk Park Methodist Church with Rev. Wallace Wise and Rev. Preston Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until the service hour Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Banner Cemetery Fund c/o Steve Brinkley, Elk Park, NC 28622. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Hughes family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Robert and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121