Ronald Keith Hughes

Columbia, SC- Ronald Keith Hughes, 67, husband of Judy Bobo Hughes, was welcomed with open arms by our Savior on Friday, June 13, 2014. Born December 6, 1946, he was the son of the late James and Annie Caldwell Hughes. Mr. Hughes graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1965, attended Stetson University in Florida, and served with the United States Coast Guard. He retired in 2000, from Sears in Winston-Salem, NC after serving 28 years as a vital part of the Management Team there. He recently retired in 2013 from Haynesworth, Sinkler, Boyd in Columbia, SC after 12 years of service. In 2012, Mr. Hughes was awarded Paralegal of the Year for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the Paralegal Profession. As a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia, Mr. Hughes participated in the choir programs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Hughes Singletary and her husband, Gene, who is like a son; his granddaughter, Lexi means the world to him and together Lexi and Poppy made many wonderful memories. Mr. Hughes is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, a great niece, and four great nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 18th, 1:00-2:00PM at Dunbar Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 2:00pm in the Chapel, officiated by Father Douglas Woodall. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg County Foundation, Attn: Spartanburg High School, Class of ’65 Scholarship Fund, 224 Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, 3000 South Beltine Blvd, Columbia, SC 29201.