Kevin Leggett Hughes was born to Emmitt Lee and Evelyn Leggett Hughes on September 2, 1952. He was a graduate of William M. Raines, class of '69, and continued studies at the University of Florida where he earned a BA in Criminal Justice. He later served in the US Army at West Point and returned to Jacksonville where he worked for the City under Mayor Hazouri as Director of EAP, for the Urban League and Southern Bell. After over a decade, he retired as an Ultrasound Technician. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Hughes, brother, Frank Hughes, 5 children, 4 grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Private services will be held on Monday, July 15th, 11 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Hardage-giddens Funeral Home 729 S. Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville.
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May 16, 2014
Aqulis Bell
Kevin my Dear friend I am lost for words....I will truly miss you....Rest In Peace Brother and may the Lord be with you my friend. I can't believe your gone.
September 21, 2013
Miss you and love you Dad.
July 22, 2013
Staci Lynon-Saxton
May God give you peace during this difficult time.
July 18, 2013
Thomas Powell
My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Hughes and family. I talked with Kevin about his battle a few weeks ago and was impressed with his positive attitude and sense of humor which lifted my spirits. A good friend and childhood neighbor will be missed.
July 18, 2013
Mark Powell
May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts in these hours, days & weeks. with the love of Christ
July 17, 2013
Patricia Woods
My deepest sympathy to the Hughes Family. Kevin was my classmate from elementary school(Moncrief Elem.) to Senior High (Raines Class of '69'). He shall never be forgotten.
Pat Woods-Thomas
July 16, 2013
Joe Bailey iii
Joe Bailey iii Family Have My Prayer
July 15, 2013
Thomas Stafford
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 14, 2013
To the Hughes family, I send my deepest condolences. Michael Duffy
July 14, 2013
Dear Mrs. Hughes, Frank and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin. He was a very nice friend, fellow Viking and Magnolia Gardens neighbor. May God pour out his love, comfort, peace, and continued support.
Be blessed,
Patti Witsell Moore
July 14, 2013
Elder Rosalind K. Carter
Mrs. Hughes:
My heart is heavy today upon hearing of the passing of Kevin. Thank you for bringing him to Raines H.S. Class of '69 cookout a few weeks ago. He was able to see us one more time on this side of heaven. May the Lord give you and all of the family courage, grace, and His abundant love during this your hour of breavement.
Elder Rosalind King Carter
Raines H.S. Class of '69
July 14, 2013
Woodrow & LoveVonia Nathan
God bless you in your time of need
July 14, 2013
Accept our love and sympathy in the lost of our friend Kevin; Myra, Chiquita, Michael & Bertrand Guyton, Atl.,Ga..
July 14, 2013
Mickey Grant
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 12, 2013
Michael Lynon
Thoughts, Prayers and Love are offered to the Hughes family.
Brother Kevin, we'll miss you, my friend, Tennis Buddy and neighbor since childhood.
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