Samuel Edward Hughes died at home on July 1, at 86 years of age.

He is survived by his wife Eunice of 45 years; his brother, Daniel Hughes; sister-in-law, Ethylene Hughes; children, Dr. Alan David, Sheila, Marilyn, Kim Hughes Sargeant; and stepchildren: Na’imah Muhammad, Linda Navarro, Diane Carroll and Paul Smith. He is also survived by grandchildren: Monica and Brian, Dr. Mary Hughes, Dr. Dora Hughes, Laura Hughes and Shana Sargeant; step grandchildren: Marc Jackson, Glenn Jackson, Andrea Carroll, Richard Carroll, Staff Sergeant, Miguel Navarro and Christi Navarro; godchildren: Rissa, Austin and Anthony Fabio; and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., on Friday, July 17, at St. Croix Reformed Church. Pastor Rodney Koopman will conduct the service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Kingshill School, School of the Good Shepherd, or St. Croix Reform Church.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.