Joshua Eric Hughes

Joshua Eric Hughes, age 41, of Athens, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his residence.

Eric was a native and longtime resident of McMinn County.  He was the son of the late Lonnie Hughes.  He is also preceded by maternal grandparents Ray and Ruth Russell, and paternal grandparents Lawrence and Grossie Hughes.

Eric was employed as a construction contract laborer.

Survivors include;

Mother Connie Russell Hughes of Athens;

Sisters Ann Hampton and husband Andrew of Signal Mountain, and Donna Bearden of Ringgold, GA;

Brother Zach Hughes and wife Kimberly of Englewood;

Several aunts, uncles,nieces,nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be at 7 PM, Thursday December 9, 2021 at Ziegler Funeral Home with clergy Jerry Shirk officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 PM, Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Home.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or memorial service, you can sign the online guest registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Joshua Eric Hughes.