Leroy Sylvester Hughes, 94, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 6:23 am at the Louisa Health and Rehabilitation Center. Leroy was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Edwards Hughes, parents, James Henry and Nannie Bertha Hughes; and four brothers, James, Thomas, Willie and Clyde Hughes.

He leaves to cherish his memory, three brothers; John, Paul, and Howard (Ireatha) Hughes, five sisters; Ada Minter, Nannie Henry, Nora Smith, Mary Rogers and Lucille Clay, a nephew raised as a brother, James E Hughes Jr., two god children, Victor Henry II (Anna) and Candice, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, one very dedicated friend, Loretta Salter.

His remains rest at DD Watson Mortician, Inc. Louisa Va. where a viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and private funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Funeral services will be officiated by Rev. Anthony Minter, and committal by Rev. Wesley Tolliver. The Interment will be at County Line Baptist Church cemetery.

A memorial service to celebrate his life is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to County Line Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 4070 Countyline Road, Kents Store, Virginia 23084.

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