Vincent Joseph Hughes (1936 – 2024)
Vincent Joseph Hughes, 87, of Huntingdon, Tennessee,
was gathered to his people on Sunday morning, February
4, 2024. Vincent was an incredible person who touched
the lives of every person he encountered. Vincent and his
wife, Joanne, had a love story that lasted 69 years.
Vincent was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 2, 1936, to Marguerite (Cotter) Hughes and
Christopher Frank Hughes. He grew up in Hyde Park, Massachusetts with his five siblings. While
growing up, he and his brothers and sisters formed a lifelong bond that time and distance could
not break.
Vincent achieved his dream of being a teacher when he graduated from Bridgewater State
University in 1958. Vincent met the love of his life, Joanne when Vincent's sister, Peggy,
introduced them. They were married on August 19, 1961, at Sacred Heart Church in Roslindale,
Massachusetts. They later moved to Brockton, Massachusetts with their four sons. In June
1975, they moved to Huntingdon, Tennessee in search of a more relaxed lifestyle than Boston
provided. They greatly enjoyed living in a rural atmosphere and made many fast friends.
After the move to Tennessee, Vincent taught for 20 years at Camden Central High School.  He
taught advanced mathematics and physics. He is remembered fondly by many of his students
for the tremendous positive impact he had on their lives. They also remember his dry wit which
was epitomized by the Golden Pig.
Vincent was also a dedicated farmer who spent most of his time away from school laboring to
make Hughes Farm a success. He greatly enjoyed working with his cattle and operating the
tractor and other equipment.
Vincent was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Huntingdon. Special thanks to Joe
and Lois Hampton who frequently came to visit Vincent and Joanne at home as their health
declined. These visits were greatly enjoyed by both of them.
He and Joanne took a trip each summer to various locations throughout the United States and
Canada. Several years ago, He achieved his goal of visiting each one of the fifty states.  He will
be greatly missed by all his friends and family each and every day.
Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Ellen (Sullivan) Hughes, one son, Andrew
Hughes, his parents, Marguerite (Cotter) Hughes and Christopher Frank Hughes, his sisters and
brothers, Marguerite (Peggy) Moulin, Nancy Hannan, James Hughes, John (Stanley) Hughes and
Christopher Hughes.  He is survived by his four sons, Vincent M. (Michelle) Hughes, Patrick
Hughes, Frank (Diane), and Peter (Melissa) Hughes and seven grandchildren Paul, Fred, Lauren,
Samantha, Nicole, Caroline, Juliette, and Jack. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for both Vincent and Joanne will be at Chase Funeral Home in Huntingdon, Tennessee
on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2:00pm CST.
Burial for both Vincent and Joanne will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Huntingdon, Tennessee on
Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 2:00pm CST.
A Celebration of Life for both Vincent and Joanne will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the
Elks Lodge in Mansfield, Massachusetts from 1pm to 4pm to allow his extended family to
celebrate his life. The address for the Elks Lodge is 140 N. Main Street in Mansfield, MA.
For further information, please email JHughesCeleb@gmail.com and the family will get back to
you.  Also, if you have any pictures of Vincent you would like to share, please email them to us.
May Vincent rest pain-free in peace.