Richard Lee Hughes

Hughes, Richard Lee “Rick” , age 70, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam era. He was retired from Willis America and enjoyed all sports. Some of his favorite teams were The Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, the Tennessee Titans and the Nashville Predators. Rick was the son of the late, Edward L. and Edna Detrick Hughes. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Ralph and John Hughes and an infant sister.

He is survived by:

Wife of 39 ½ years – Ellen Denton Hughes

Son – John (Michelle) Hughes

Brothers – Jim (Lonnie) Hughes, Larry (Pat) Hughes and Jerry Hughes

Grandson – Johnathon (Rachel) Hughes

Sister-in-law and caregiver – Cathy Denton

Several beloved nieces and nephews

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sherry’s Run, P.O. Box 8, Lebanon, TN 37088 or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

The family would like to especially thank Tennessee Oncology and Alive Hospice for the care that they gave to Rick during his extended illness.

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com