James A. Hughes

James A. Hughes, age 74, of Hampton, VA, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Monday, May 5th.
He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to James U. and Nancy Arminiak Hughes. He served proudly with distinction in the U.S. Navy for 28 years retiring with the rank of CWO4. He also managed Value City Furniture in Newport News for 15 years.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Jeanne of almost 13 years, his children Nicole Waller, Tricia(Sean) Alpers, Jennifer (Grant) Trafford, Annette (Dustin) England, Dustin (Cristenna) Hughes and stepchildren Jason (Christina) Dudley, Joy Dudley and Colleen. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughters.
He was also a beloved brother to Suzanne (Jim) Figurski, David (Charlene) Hughes,
Daniel (DECD) (Sandy) Hughes, MaryLynn (Jim) Mrazik, Mark (Jaqueline) Hughes and step siblings Susan (Donald) Stewart, James (Carol Purcel (both DECD) and Donna Purcell.
Jim was a devoted family man and found his greatest joy in spending time with them. He also dedicated much of his time in volunteering. While he was still in the Navy he volunteered with the VA Beach Rescue Squad (Plaza Squad) and made life-long friends with many that he served with. Later in life when he could no longer do those things he gave his time to the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 13 in Yorktown. He served as their Treasurer for many years & loved helping other Veterans. Finally, he was co-leader of the Cancer Support at Northside Christian Church for several years & made many cherished friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Northside Christian Church, 1300 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown on Tuesday, May 20th at 11:00 AM. Amory Funeral Home in Yorktown are handling funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101-9929 in memory of Bristol Linn Scholte.