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Lonnie Carlton Hughes, age 73, of Sardis, MS past from this life Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at his home in Sardis, MS. He was born August 26, 1949, in Poplar Grove, AR to Olan and Mary (Jenkins) Hughes. Lonnie was an honest and hard working man. He is described by his family as very giving and kind. After graduating from school, Lonnie was drafted into the United States Army where he bravely served his country in Vietnam as a medic. After returning home, he went to trade school where he learned and became a master electrician. Knowledge that would benefit him his entire carrier in the maintenance field. He started at Gingrey in Memphis, TN and ultimately retired from Baptist Memorial Hospital in August of 2022 after 19 years of faithful service. As Lonnie loved working with his hands, he had many hobbies and talents, which included wood working and build things from scratch. He also enjoyed building models, jigsaw puzzles, and working in his yard. It is said he even made great peanut butter cookies. But nothing meant more to him than his family, who will miss him dearly.

Visitation is planned for Thursday, October 20, 2022, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Bro. Raymond Aven officiating. Burial will be in Drivers Flat Cemetery.

Lonnie is survived by one son, David Hughes (Rhonda) of Water Valley; two daughters, Patty Lott (Richard) of Grenada, Sheila Guzman (Isaias) of Michigan City, MS; eight grandchildren, Mikey, Ashley, William, Mercy, Alyssa, Austin, Destiny, Chase; six great- grandchildren; and one sister, Diane McLemore (Freeman)

Along with his parents, Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Hughes; and one grandson, Justin Chambers.

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