Robert "Bob" Lynn Hughes

Robert Lynn Hughes of Jackson, TN passed away peacefully March 27, 2025, at the age of 84 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born July 21,1940 in Milan TN the son of the late Lynn Hughes & Virgie Hicks Hughes. He was the fourth generation born on the same farm.

Bob was a member of Salem Methodist Church in Milan, TN since 1952. He graduated from Milan High School in 1958 and then from West TN Business College in 1959 with a Jr. Accounting Degree. Then, he started working for Federated Insurance Company as a Senior Marketing Representative selling commercial insurance in 1969 & continued to work there for almost 30 years till his retirement in 1997. During that time, he won many distinguished sales awards & made many friends doing the job he was so passionate about.

Beyond his professional achievements Bob was a proud member of many clubs & organizations during his life. In the 60’s-70’s he was a member of the Milan Jaycees where he became President & won the award of “Outstanding Young Man” in 1965. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America since 1952 and was appointed a Tennessee Squire in 2002.

Later in life stemming from his avid love of history he became a member of the Sons of American Revolution and was heavily involved. As a member since 1992 of the SAR, he held many offices and helped found several chapters West, Middle and East Tennessee and other states including Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He served as sate President for Tennessee. He occupied many offices including TNSSAR color guard Historian and West TN Vice President and held dual memberships in all 4 states. From these offices he received many distinguished awards including the following: District Medal, Patriot medal, Liberty medal, Bronze Congress medal, Meritorious medal, Bronze and Silver Color Guard medals for his service at the district and national levels. He received numerous certificates on the state and national level as well from these chapters. He attended and served in over 50 National and State SAR chapter battle ground celebrations in Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Another passion he enjoyed was the history of Benjamin Franklin. He loved to dress in the full ensemble and spoke at many community events about his contribution to the American Revolution. From this, he proudly marched as Benjamin Franklin leading the Veteran’s Day Parade in Franklin, TN as well as other Veteran’s Day and historical parades.

He was a member of the 1st family of Williamson County, TN and the Overmountain Victory Trail Association which was dedicated to the history of the Battle of Kings Mountain. He spent many hours happily researching the history of.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Gurley Hughes, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. He described their wedding day as the best day of his life. He is also survived by a son, Mark Hughes of Jackson, a brother, Ronnie Hughes of Milan and remembered by his nieces Rhonda Darnell of Murfreesboro and Robin Sellers of Milan.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Lynn and Virgie Hicks Hughes.

He lived a long and wonderful life who will be remembered as an avid Vols fan, his love and dedication to our history, and the love he had for his family.

The family will hold a visitation on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The funeral celebration will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner-Wylie Cemetery in Bath Springs, TN.

Pallbearers include: Billy Allison, Lee Maners, Johnny Johnson, John Perkins and David Hooper.

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