BORN

1938

DIED

2017

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Biggs Funeral Home, LLC. - Williamston

302 West Main Street

Williamston, North Carolina

Hughie Council Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 10, 2017.

Hughie Jay Council, 79, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Biggs Funeral Home from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held at Biggs Funeral Home on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00am with a burial to follow at Jamesville Cemetery.

Hughie was born in Martin County to William Jay Council and Betty Mae Bowen Perry on June 15, 1938. Hughie was united in marriage to Ann Dickerson Council on June 11, 1960 and were happily married for 57 years. From this union they had two children. Hughie was an Army veteran where he served his country honorably. Hughie worked as a garage mechanic at Weyerhaeuser Paper Company for 39 years.

Hughie is survived by his wife Ann Council of the home; daughter Sheila Council Stotesbury, significant other Wayne Peaks of Williamston, NC; son Ashley Jay Council, wife Billie of Jamesville, NC; Grandchildren: Megan Stotesbury, significant other Cody Bryant of Jamesville, NC and Cayden Council, of Jamesville, NC; Sisters: Nell Davis of Windsor, NC; Patty Williams, husband Dennis of Jacksonville, NC; Irish Dean Harrell, husband Exum of Tarboro, NC; Brothers-in-law: Charles "Boweevil" Dickerson, wife Gail of Jamesville, NC; Alban "Buck" Dickerson, wife Wanda of Chester, VA; Tommy Bowen of Williamston, NC; Sisters-in-law: Deanie Mason, husband Bryan of Jamesville, NC; Linda Davis, husband Charlie of Pantego, NC; Alice Lee, husband Bud of Colerain, NC; Special cousin Arthur Council, wife Carolyn of Williamston, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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July 18, 2017

Agape Sunday School Class Piney Grove Baptist Church

The Agape Sunday School Class of Piney Grove Baptist Church would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family. It is never easy to let someone we love go but just remember there is a better place with no tears and no pains and one day we can all be together again. God bless and keep each one of you.

July 13, 2017

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all... Anita, Sam and Dwight Roberts

July 13, 2017

Anita Tucker Roberts

July 12, 2017

Mrs. Ann is such a sweet lady, I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Hughie passed. Will be praying for Mrs. Ann and the family

July 12, 2017

Denise Edmondson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless each of you.

July 12, 2017

Barbara Hardison

Ann, I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Hughie's passing. I didn't know he was ill. May God comfort you at this most sorrowful of times. Love you and will see you soon. Sissie

July 11, 2017

Billy Bowen

Prayers and thoughts with all the family. Hughie was a good, quiet person and he will be missed.

July 11, 2017

ANN DAVIS

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ANN AN FAMILY . ANN DAVIS PLYMOUTH N.C

July 10, 2017

Trudy Paul

Our prayers and thought go out to you and your family Nell, wish we could be there by your side. Trudy Paul, Fannie Holt and Family, Treva Lewis and Family and Joe Batten and Family Wendell, North Carolina

July 10, 2017

Guy & Lisa Cox

We are sorry for your loss. Please know we are keeping you all in our prayers. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

July 10, 2017

Lynn Bartlett

Prayers and Love to the Family! Love you Aunt Ann <3

July 10, 2017

Tina Hardison Revels

Ms Ann, Sheila and Ashley, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and in the days to come.

July 10, 2017

Robert &Phyllis Dickerson

To the family of Hughie Council, We would like to tell you just how sorry we are of the passing of Hughie. We will all ways remember the quietness of him. But when he said anything you would pay good attention, because he would say something very sound or very funning. Hughie was a special kind of man and a good man that loved his family. May he RIP!! Love you all Robert and Phyllis Dickerson

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