James E. Hughes

Rev. James E. Hughes, 77, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life on March 19, 2011. He was an AME pastor for 40 years and an educator for 15. His survived by: children, Calvin and Ronnie Hughes of Chicago, Ill., Jeffery Hughes NLR, Ark., Yolanda Hughes, April Hughes Maumelle, Ark., Irving Hughes Memphis, Tenn., and Elizabeth Havery Stuttgart, Ark; one brother, Daniel Hughes of Oklahoma City, Okla., and a host of other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of Pastor Hughes's life will be Friday, March 25, 2011, 11 a.m. Viewing: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 3-6 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.