Mr. John Hughes, age 82 of Jonesboro passed away January 5, 2021. Mr. Hughes was a member of The Rock Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, choir member and a member of the Finance Committee. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Lisa Hardin. Surviving are his wife: Ruth Hughes, daughter: Valarie Manning of Athens, son: Perry James (Kathy) Swain of Porterdale, sister: Melanie Beck of Ft. Morgan, AL., grandchildren: Andrew Hatch, Kayleigh (Hamza) Khan, Catherine Hatch, Evan Hardin, Savannah Swain and Javone Hicks. A Graveside Service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Steve Foster officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Rock Baptist Church, "Missions Fund," 6188 GA Hwy 42, Rex, GA 30273, phone 770-961-7141, in Memory of Mr. John Hughes.