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Leon D. Hughes of Sewell, NJ departed this life on February 10, 2014. Born in Mullins, South Carolina on December 30, 1938, to Wayman and Sally Hughes, he was the last of eight children. Leon gave his life to Christ at the age of thirteen in the Ebenezer AME Church under the leadership of theContinue Reading
Leon D. Hughes of Sewell, NJ departed this life on February 10, 2014. Born in Mullins, South Carolina on December 30, 1938, to Wayman and Sally Hughes, he was the last of eight children.
Leon gave his life to Christ at the age of thirteen in the Ebenezer AME Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Fordam and still remained associated with the church. His love for Summer Bible School as a child was the joy of his early life. He always comforted himself with his surroundings of all his nieces and nephews. They all strengthened him greatly.
After graduating from Palmetto High School where he participated in both academics and sports, he then made the journey to Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He was President of Mu Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Most Athletic and Captain of the football team.
Leon’s educational success took him to the state of New Jersey where he began his professional career in the Woodbury, New Jersey school system. Teaching in the elementary schools and continuing his education, he earned a Masters of Arts degree from Glassboro State College in Glassboro, New Jersey. Later becoming a member of the Ocean City Police Department, but with his love of education, he then became Assistant Dean of Admissions at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Leon completed his educational profession at Gloucester County College in Sewell, New Jersey, where he stayed for the last thirty-eight years of his career as Assistant Professor of Sociology. He retired January 1, 2011.
Leon is survived by his niece Mary Herriott, Winston Salem, NC, his sister Mary Ford, Mullins, SC, brother Sampson Hughes (Margaret) of Andrews, SC, sister-in-law Claudia Hughes, brother-in-law Thaddeus Herriott and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents Wayman and Sally Hughes, sisters Ida Carmichael, Miriam Herriott, Jean Hughes and brothers Edgar and Thomas Hughes.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 12 noon at the Ebenezer AME Church at 528 N. Main Street, Mullins, SC. Funeral arrangements are by Cooper Funeral Home, 304 Church Street, Mullins, SC 29574.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to Leon’s neighbors, Frank and Alice, Mike, Ken, Pat, Tenea’ and his friends for their many acts of kindness during his illness and passing.
Regina
left a message on February 14, 2014:
My heartfelt condolences to the Hughes Family. May all find comfort in God's word at Revelation 21:3,4 which says, "He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and even death will be no more."
Donna Marie Wark
left a message on February 15, 2014:
Iam very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Leon, I have thought about him often since he retired from the college. He always had a big smile on his face and always took time to stop and chat a bit. He was very well liked and respected. May he rest in peace with the angels.
Donna Wark, Gloucester County College
Emerson Lewis & The Lewis Family
left a message on February 24, 2014:
My deepest sympathy of the family of Leon. I have known Him since childhood, and he was a very strong figure in my life who was always willing to take the time to offer his wisdom and advice. He was also a dear family friend and will be sorely missed by all.
Lisa Draper
left a message on February 18, 2014:
I am so sorry to hear this news. I had the pleasure of working with Leon for many years in the Student Services Division of GCC. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. We were a family in those days. May God bless him.
Lisa Draper
Gloucester County College
Bernadette Gresh
left a message on February 19, 2014:
"Mr. Leon" , as he was known to my children will be missed in the neighborhood. He gave my son one of his first jobs, mowing his lawn. It was a pleasure knowing him. May he rest in peace.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Keesha Patterson
left a message on March 1, 2014:
Leon welcomed me as a new faculty member to GCC in 2005. He was warm, open and accepting of me. In his quiet understated way, he offered me guidance and support with grace and good a good nature. Always a gentleman, he set a standard for others to follow. He will be missed.
Wayne Lanholm
left a message on February 22, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Leon. Cherish your fond memories of a wonderful man. Leon helped more people than any one if us will ever be able to imagine. He was a true gentleman. If everyone in this world conducted themselves as he did the world would be a wonderful and peaceful place. God rest his soul.
Richard Brown
left a message on February 13, 2014:
Without Leon I would never have achieved what I have achieved today!
Rich Brown
Gloucester County College
Susan Glenn
left a message on February 14, 2014:
Leon's smile and sense of humor will always be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Susan Glenn
Gloucester County College
Kris Skutnik
left a message on February 18, 2014:
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked just outside of Leon's office at GCC for 15 years and always looked forward to seeing Leon's smile and hearing his laugh. He was a kind soul, will be remembered fondly and sorely missed.
Kris Skutnik - Gloucester County College
Frank Schwartz
left a message on February 18, 2014:
Lee was a great friend/neighbor. We lived next to him for 25 years. Couldn't ask for a better person. I will always remember sitting at his kitchen table while he marked his students papers & I would ask him to throw out a question to me. He will be sadly missed. A man of faith & character
Frank/Alice Schwartz
Alma Aguilera
left a message on February 17, 2014:
Mr. Hughes was my Sociology professor back in 2009. I still remember his incredible sense of humor and his contagious and sincere smile. He never started class before finishing his cup of tea. I am terribly sorry for your loss. He will be dearly remembered.
Alma Aguilera, Gloucester County College
Thelma Hill
left a message on February 17, 2014:
Leon was my first supervisor when I became full-time at the college. I will always remember how he helped and guided me along. He was a wonderful person full of good advice and always caring. I am so sorry for you loss and ours. We will all miss him deeply.
Thelma Hill - Gloucester County College
Ward Davis
left a message on February 26, 2014:
Mr. Hughes was my fifth grade teacher at Evergreen Avenue School in Woodbury NJ In 1965. This was shortly after integration was accomplished in Woodbury. You can't imagine the shock of a white kid on the first day of school who had only white female teachers previously. I came to appreciate Mr. Hughes as not only a great teacher, but also as a strong father figure. I met him again at the old Wood Theatre in Woodbury when I was nineteen. We both had dates, he remembered me, and I introduced him to my date as "The best teacher I ever had!". Some men are good, others are great. What an impact on me and I'm sure many others! God bless Leon Hughes.
Ollievita Williams
left a message on February 17, 2014:
Our family is sorry for your loss. Who can forget that laugh that would come from deep within. We will miss our friend and Jeffrey will miss his Godfather. God bless your family in your time of sorrow. The Williams Family of New Jersey.
Jim
left a message on February 24, 2014:
Sincere condolences to the Hughes family....Mr. Hughes lived down the street from a high school friend of mine...when I attended GCC from 78-80, he always had a smile and a hello....for many of us he was larger than life, and a wonderful example of how teachers and administrators should carry themselves.
I have no doubt he has heard "well done thou good and faithful servant".....Matt. 25:23
Jim Connor
Janet Puccio
left a message on February 19, 2014:
Words are inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Leon's passing. We have lived across the street from him for 18 years. We will always remember his laugh, his smile, and his watchful eye over our neighborhood. Our sincerest sympathy to his family...we send you thoughts of peace and courage. Leon...we will miss you.
Ken and Janet Puccio
Kathleen Leader
left a message on February 18, 2014:
I am so sorry for your loss. Leon was a good and kind man. I know he was looking
forward to his retirment, I'm hoping he had time to do the things he wanted to do
and perhaps plant more of his beautiful roses.
Kathleen Leader - Gloucester County College
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Regina
left a message on February 14, 2014:
My heartfelt condolences to the Hughes Family. May all find comfort in God's word at Revelation 21:3,4 which says, "He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and even death will be no more."
Donna Marie Wark
left a message on February 15, 2014:
Iam very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Leon, I have thought about him often since he retired from the college. He always had a big smile on his face and always took time to stop and chat a bit. He was very well liked and respected. May he rest in peace with the angels.
Donna Wark, Gloucester County College
Emerson Lewis & The Lewis Family
left a message on February 24, 2014:
My deepest sympathy of the family of Leon. I have known Him since childhood, and he was a very strong figure in my life who was always willing to take the time to offer his wisdom and advice. He was also a dear family friend and will be sorely missed by all.
Lisa Draper
left a message on February 18, 2014:
I am so sorry to hear this news. I had the pleasure of working with Leon for many years in the Student Services Division of GCC. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. We were a family in those days. May God bless him.
Lisa Draper
Gloucester County College
Bernadette Gresh
left a message on February 19, 2014:
"Mr. Leon" , as he was known to my children will be missed in the neighborhood. He gave my son one of his first jobs, mowing his lawn. It was a pleasure knowing him. May he rest in peace.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Keesha Patterson
left a message on March 1, 2014:
Leon welcomed me as a new faculty member to GCC in 2005. He was warm, open and accepting of me. In his quiet understated way, he offered me guidance and support with grace and good a good nature. Always a gentleman, he set a standard for others to follow. He will be missed.
Wayne Lanholm
left a message on February 22, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Leon. Cherish your fond memories of a wonderful man. Leon helped more people than any one if us will ever be able to imagine. He was a true gentleman. If everyone in this world conducted themselves as he did the world would be a wonderful and peaceful place. God rest his soul.
Richard Brown
left a message on February 13, 2014:
Without Leon I would never have achieved what I have achieved today!
Rich Brown
Gloucester County College
Susan Glenn
left a message on February 14, 2014:
Leon's smile and sense of humor will always be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Susan Glenn
Gloucester County College
Kris Skutnik
left a message on February 18, 2014:
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked just outside of Leon's office at GCC for 15 years and always looked forward to seeing Leon's smile and hearing his laugh. He was a kind soul, will be remembered fondly and sorely missed.
Kris Skutnik - Gloucester County College
Frank Schwartz
left a message on February 18, 2014:
Lee was a great friend/neighbor. We lived next to him for 25 years. Couldn't ask for a better person. I will always remember sitting at his kitchen table while he marked his students papers & I would ask him to throw out a question to me. He will be sadly missed. A man of faith & character
Frank/Alice Schwartz
Alma Aguilera
left a message on February 17, 2014:
Mr. Hughes was my Sociology professor back in 2009. I still remember his incredible sense of humor and his contagious and sincere smile. He never started class before finishing his cup of tea. I am terribly sorry for your loss. He will be dearly remembered.
Alma Aguilera, Gloucester County College
Thelma Hill
left a message on February 17, 2014:
Leon was my first supervisor when I became full-time at the college. I will always remember how he helped and guided me along. He was a wonderful person full of good advice and always caring. I am so sorry for you loss and ours. We will all miss him deeply.
Thelma Hill - Gloucester County College
Ward Davis
left a message on February 26, 2014:
Mr. Hughes was my fifth grade teacher at Evergreen Avenue School in Woodbury NJ In 1965. This was shortly after integration was accomplished in Woodbury. You can't imagine the shock of a white kid on the first day of school who had only white female teachers previously. I came to appreciate Mr. Hughes as not only a great teacher, but also as a strong father figure. I met him again at the old Wood Theatre in Woodbury when I was nineteen. We both had dates, he remembered me, and I introduced him to my date as "The best teacher I ever had!". Some men are good, others are great. What an impact on me and I'm sure many others! God bless Leon Hughes.
Ollievita Williams
left a message on February 17, 2014:
Our family is sorry for your loss. Who can forget that laugh that would come from deep within. We will miss our friend and Jeffrey will miss his Godfather. God bless your family in your time of sorrow. The Williams Family of New Jersey.
Jim
left a message on February 24, 2014:
Sincere condolences to the Hughes family....Mr. Hughes lived down the street from a high school friend of mine...when I attended GCC from 78-80, he always had a smile and a hello....for many of us he was larger than life, and a wonderful example of how teachers and administrators should carry themselves.
I have no doubt he has heard "well done thou good and faithful servant".....Matt. 25:23
Jim Connor
Janet Puccio
left a message on February 19, 2014:
Words are inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Leon's passing. We have lived across the street from him for 18 years. We will always remember his laugh, his smile, and his watchful eye over our neighborhood. Our sincerest sympathy to his family...we send you thoughts of peace and courage. Leon...we will miss you.
Ken and Janet Puccio
Kathleen Leader
left a message on February 18, 2014:
I am so sorry for your loss. Leon was a good and kind man. I know he was looking
forward to his retirment, I'm hoping he had time to do the things he wanted to do
and perhaps plant more of his beautiful roses.
Kathleen Leader - Gloucester County College
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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