FRANKLIN - Rudy Allen Hughes, 75, died on Aug. 29, 2022, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville. Rudy lived many years in Franklin and was a recent resident of Murphy.
Rudy was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Jesse and Cosette Hughes on Oct. 3, 1946.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy Nixon Hughes; sons, Christopher of Destin, Florida, and Nathan (Lisa) of Andrews; brothers, Sammy Hughes (Janice) of Paducah, Kentucky, and Randall Hughes of Aurora, Colorado; nephew, Jody Hughes (Catherine) of Dixon, Kentucky; niece, Chelsea Hughes of Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He enjoyed playing golf in his earlier years and when he was unable to play, he began his hobby of photography. He was blessed with the talent to take breathtaking photos of flowers and scenery.
Rudy was a kind and gentle man, and a devout believer in Christ. We know we will see him again someday!