Barney B. "Billy" Hughes, Jr., age 62, of Northport, AL passed away peacefully at home following a heroic battle with cancer on October, 8, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel in Reform with Rev. Randy Gray and Rev. Terry Billings officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will follow the service at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Barney Bill Hughes, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Gates Hughes; sons, Jed Hughes (Jessica) and Bryan Hughes; his mother, Mavis House Hughes; brother, Darrel Hughes (Sarah); sisters, Melinda Billings (Terry) and Vickey Phillips (Walter); two grandchildren, McKenzie Hughes and Grayson Hughes; numerous nieces and nephews and special pets, Toby and Lucy.
Billy was born June 4, 1959 in Reform, Alabama and graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School in 1977. Billy worked for Sanford Restaurant Equipment for more that 24 years becoming a special part of the family owned business and was an active member of Hebron Baptist Church in Carrollton.
Billy was an avid outdoorsman with a love for fishing that exceeded most. He shared his love for the sport with his sons and close friends. The only greater love on earth was family and being "Pop" to his heart, McKenzie and Grayson.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Sanford, Randal Pate, Jake Malone, Jason Billings, Scott Gates, Brent Lawson, Mark Gray and Greg Howell.
Honorary Pallbearers are employees of Sanford Restaurant Equipment, members of Hebron Baptist Church and members of the 5Twelve Bass Club.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 or your favorite charity.