Message from Jane Cole Pruden

Dearest Sylvia and family,

I am so saddened to read Harold's obituary but grateful that you all have had such a wonderful husband and father. Sylvia, it's 1:30 am and I woke up thinking about you and wondering about Harold. I came to face book and saw kind words of sympathy. I am so very sorry and will be praying for you all to experience the peace that only God can give during this time of grieving.

"Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints".

A candle was lit by Lindsay Worley on July 13, 2017 12:22 PM

Message from Thomas & Carol Reichert

Sylvia , Heartfelt Sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Keith Jefferys on July 10, 2017 2:36 PM

Message from Keith Jefferys

Was really saddened to hear of Mr. Hughes passing. Mr. Hughes was a real southern gentleman. I was honored to have the privilege of working with him and knowing him for many years. He treated everyone with dignity and respect and it was returned to him in kind. As an educator, he always wanted his students to succeed in life and provided the best example young people could get. He will be missed.

A candle was lit by Melisa Blackwell on July 9, 2017 11:53 PM

Message from Tracy Townsend

Justin, I am very sorry to hear this. Praying for your family.

A candle was lit by Love Lamont and LaShawn Grate on July 8, 2017 10:47 AM

Message from Lamont and LaShawn Grate

Thinking and praying for the family. Praying that God will give you continued strength. May the great memories of your loved one forever keep you, he was a great man!
Love,
Lamont, LaShawn, RaShawn, Christian & TreShawn Grate

Message from Linda Buffkin Hopkins

The Hughes family have always been special people. Harold gave back to his community in many, many ways. Tabor City is a better place because of Harold Hughes and I for one am a better person because I had the honor of knowing him and calling him a friend. My thoughts and family are with the entire family.

A candle was lit by Linda Buffkin Hopkins on July 8, 2017 7:49 AM

A candle was lit by Pat Floyd on July 8, 2017 12:39 AM

A candle was lit by Sue Norris on July 7, 2017 10:36 PM

Message from George and Betsy Wescott

We were so sorry to learn of Harold's passing. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Harold and your family are part of our good memories of Tabor City.

A candle was lit by Laura Sarvis on July 7, 2017 11:14 AM

A candle was lit by Bob Fowler on July 7, 2017 11:08 AM

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What more more can be asked of a man who gave his all to God, family ,community and youth.
A mentor who will be remembered graciously by all who knew him.
May God rest your soul Harold.
We will see you again in heaven.
Yours truly Bob Fowler

A candle was lit by Bob Fowler on July 7, 2017 10:57 AM

A candle was lit by Sonya & Don Peacock on July 7, 2017 10:43 AM

A candle was lit by Jenny Greco family on July 7, 2017 10:32 AM

Message from JEANENE FOWLER TOMPKINS

I always admired Harold Hughes. He was a fine man and a teacher. There is no way to know how many young lives he touched during his teaching career , but it had to be a lot. To Sylvia and the whole family------you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find calm and peace and love during the following days. Love.

Message from Holly West

We are thinking of all of you and so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. We are visiting Calleigh in NY or we would be with you this weekend. We will keep you all in our prayers and send much love. His children are a fantastic legacy so he lives on. We never have our parents long enough though.

A candle was lit by Holly and Tommy West on July 7, 2017 9:23 AM

Message from Lori Harrelson Blythe

Mrs. Sylvia, Jennifer, Whitney and Justin I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Harold. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and the family. He was such a kind man and he will be missed. Love you all and God bless each of you.

A candle was lit by Larry Faulk on July 7, 2017 8:53 AM

A candle was lit by Lee Ethel and Darrick Vereen, Vance and Harry McCoy on July 7, 2017 8:41 AM

Message from Jamille Gore

Mr. Hughes was one of those special teachers that students never forget. I'm very thankful for the time I spent with him in the classroom and at the state tool ID competition. He will be missed by many. My condolences to the family, you are in my prayers.

A candle was lit by Gregory & Sue Cox on July 6, 2017 9:44 PM

Message from the hinson family

prayers and hugs for the hughes family!!! May you find comfort in knowing he is present with the Lord and rejoicing in heaven! God bless!

A candle was lit by Jamille Gore on July 6, 2017 9:41 PM

Message from Marlene Fowler

Harold, was loved by all, so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with his family, may God bless and help you in your sorrow.

A candle was lit by Ronnie and Margie Suggs. Love you. on July 6, 2017 8:43 PM

A candle was lit by Jean Spivey on July 6, 2017 8:17 PM

A candle was lit by Dian and Eddie Stanley on July 6, 2017 8:15 PM

Message from Sarah and Warren Hedgepeth

Sylvia, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. We love you.

A candle was lit by Pam A. Ward on July 6, 2017 7:37 PM

A candle was lit by Renee Lowery - Arevalo on July 6, 2017 7:02 PM

Message from Judy Lanier - Lowery

Sylvia and family so sorry for your loss. He was my friend in High School and remains a friend always. Heavenly Father is with you.

A candle was lit by Judy Lowery on July 6, 2017 6:53 PM

A candle was lit by Rodney & Heather Register on July 6, 2017 6:47 PM

A candle was lit by Keith & Krystal Rogers Mercure on July 6, 2017 6:46 PM

Message from Doris A. Strickland

Mrs. Sylvia, Justin, Whitney, Jennifer, Ned and family,

Mr. Hughes was a friendly person who I am so glad I got to know. I will always remember seeing him on the red and white golf cart with Mrs. Sylvia going or coming from the Todd House.
Mr. Hughes impacted the Tabor City community in a might way. He was always a gentle talking person who I suspect would have walked a mile to avoid a conflict with anyone.
His legacy is his children. I am so glad to know the Hughes family because are fine, hardworking people. May God comfort the family as only HE can.

A candle was lit by Doris A. Strickland on July 6, 2017 6:16 PM

A candle was lit by Kristie Harrelson Sanders on July 6, 2017 6:11 PM

Message from Wendy and Mike Newman

So very sorry for your loss! Hugs and prayers!

A candle was lit by Wendy and Mike Newman on July 6, 2017 6:01 PM

A candle was lit by Cj and Sara Watts on July 6, 2017 5:07 PM

A candle was lit by Cj Watts on July 6, 2017 5:06 PM

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Mr. Hughes was an awesome teacher in high school for me. I will never forget him. He was a great man always there to listen and help. May he rest in peace.

Message from Byron E. Fowler

Thoughts of sympathy to you!

A candle was lit by James and Miriam R. Hughes on July 6, 2017 2:32 PM

A candle was lit by Woody Hinson and Christy Ward on July 6, 2017 2:15 PM

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I didn't know Mr. Harold until I came to work in Tabor City almost 17 years ago. He always greeted me with a smile and cheerful hello even in his illness. Sending prayers and love to all of his family and friends.

A candle was lit by Cathy Beck on July 6, 2017 12:37 PM

A candle was lit by Matt and Katie Hambrick on July 6, 2017 11:48 AM

A candle was lit by Belinda Simmonds on July 6, 2017 11:32 AM

A candle was lit by Mitchell and Margaret Ward on July 6, 2017 10:07 AM

A candle was lit by Mickey and Jeanne Jenkins on July 6, 2017 9:21 AM

A candle was lit by Dale and Wanda Ward on July 6, 2017 7:47 AM

A candle was lit by Frank Stanley on July 6, 2017 7:22 AM

A candle was lit by Demetrius Jones and family on July 6, 2017 6:14 AM

A candle was lit by Natasha Paul Ducey on July 5, 2017 11:02 PM

A candle was lit by Melba Dean on July 5, 2017 10:42 PM

Just found out Sylvia. Oh my god, our god, he was a great man. I loved Harold, Love you and your family. This does not make things better but thank God we all had him this long. People will say that it gets better, but it doesn't. I miss my Harry ever day,every hour, every minute. All I can say that this town will miss him. I love you.

A candle was lit by John Prince on July 5, 2017 10:26 PM

Message from John Prince

Sorry to hear .prayers for the family

A candle was lit by Raven S. Williamson on July 5, 2017 9:42 PM