HUGHES, Ernest "Ernie." Beloved husband of Joyce Hughes (nee Haggard) for 61 years. Dear father of Michael (Kim), Richard and Donald (Renee) Hughes. Grandfather of Ricky, Olivia, Lexi, Weston, Connor, Ryan and Kayden. Great grandfather of Jaxon. Retired from CG&E. Ernie passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, at the age of 86. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.