Ronald Edward Hughes
January 15, 1947 – January 3, 2022
Ronald Edward Hughes, 74, of Richmond, VA passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Survivors include his daughter, Angela Hughes Cozart of Richmond; his son, Timothy Edward Hughes of Richmond.
A service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Hughes will truly be missed, we will always Remember his hearty laugh and generosity that he offered to my family day or night. Heaven has received an amazing angel!!!
May God be with the family during this time of bereavement Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
It has been an honor knowing Mr. Hughes and hearing his beautiful singing voice and laughing at his funny jokes. He has raised two beautiful children and loves his grandchildren. He was so kind to me and my son when we first met him. Mr Hughes took me, my son, his daughter and grandchildren out for ice cream, I will always remember that! I am sending up prayers for the family for strength and comfort.
Sorry for you all loss! Even tho it’s a far you will be missed! Love always! Martin L Williams (Josephine baby boy)
Pa Hughes, I first want to thank you for accepting me as part of the family you have gifted me in so many ways words can’t express my hurt, you showed us how to be great fathers and how to enjoy every moment of the day , I will miss our arguments over Chevy and Fords and now I can admit you where always right. I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to be influenced by such a great man I miss you and love you Pa Hughes. 💔
From the time Ronnie and I first met he became part of my world. With his kindness and caring and Comfort Inns smile and his warmth he bought a lot of joy and wonderful moments to our lives. I will always cherish him as my friend and think of him for the Joy that he have bought into this world. In this world I’ve only known one that God has made like him wonderful gifted unique and much love in his heart. We wish you all many blessings and love be with the family from God doing this time. Barbara and I what’s to say if there’s anything we can do feel free to call day or night. We love you all and may God bless you all.
Praying for and with you that God will give you strength to get through these difficult times! Remember he will never leave nor forsake you. We will truly miss Ronnie! Submitted with love, Clara and Robert!
William Tipton, Sr. and family (Memphis, Tennessee) would like for the family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen and keep you, as only He can do.
Ronnie was a dear friend and coworker. He represented the best in all of us and lived an exemplary life that caused him to be loved and respected by everyone. I’m a better person for having known him. We all are. My sincerest sympathy and deepest condolences to his family.
Dear Angie and Tim, you have my sincere condolences in the loss of your father. May God grant you the comfort and peace that only He can give. I still have fond memories of your dad when we would visit Aunt Mariah.
Dear Angie, Tim and Family! We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Hughes’ passing. Mr. Hughes’ smile and funny sense of humor made him a joy to be around! You were blessed to have a father so special and caring. Keep the beautiful memories of him close to heart. We hope you’re able to find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
May God be with you all❤️
Hope. William and Janelle
Rest in God’s Care Classmate.
May God Comfort your Loving Family.
The Blakey family sends their deepest condolences for the lost of Bro. Hughes. He will be truly missed at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church. His love for everyone he meet flowed from his heart. God bless the family.
Our deepest condolences to the family of the late Mr. Ronald Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a kind spirited person.and a faithful worker. His smile, laughter, jokes and, especially his singing will be truly missed at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church. Rest on Mr. Hughes in Our Heavenly Father Arms. May God’s Peace, Strength and Comfort continue to be with the family.
From The Swinson Family
Greetings with God’s Grace and Peace
Dear Hughes Family:
I pray God’s strength and comfort for you during this time of grief, celebration, and remembrance of Mr. Hughes.
I will forever cherish the gift of his “soulful” voice as it truly blessed so many. His gentle spirit, kind words, and beautiful smile would always help lighten your darkest day. For this, I am so thankful God allowed me to share time and space with him on this side of glory.
Family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Davis (L3)
MMBC – Leading Lady
Praying for your comfort and strength at this time. My friend and brother in Christ Ronald (Rail Road ) Hughes was truly a man of God ! I will miss him and his laughter and singing and he really could sing! But he was also a brother who would always help anyone in need . God is truly getting an Angel ! Rest In Peace in Heaven till we meet again! The Larkins family Mosby Memorial Baptist Church
💔 The ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 send Love and Condolences to the Family of our Beloved Classmate Ronald Hughes. May he rest in GOD’S Loving Arms and may his Family and Loved ones be Comforted by the Grace of God. 💔
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Truly, I tell you – enjoyed working with Ronnie better than anyone on the railroad. For entertainment value, he sure led the pack. Don’t think the man ever had a bad day. And a God-fearing man to boot. My collage of friends and former co-workers is much less vibrant without Ronnie. God rest his soul; and be with his family.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Brother Hughes; yet rejoice in knowing that he has moved to his Heavenly Home. May the memories of his smile and laughter linger in our hearts. Although we will miss his, Harmonious voice will continue to sing in Heavenly choir. So family, we pray that God will sustain and keep you in Hus loving arms. Remember Jesus weeps when you weep and hurts when you hurt and will never let go of your hand, so hold on to His unchanging hand. Love, The Robinsons (James Sr, Jessie, James Jr and Jabari of Mosby Memorial Baptist
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Brother Hughes; yet rejoice in knowing that he has moved to his Heavenly Home. May the memories of his smile and laughter linger in our hearts. Although we will miss his, Harmonious voice will continue to sing in Heavenly choir. So family, we pray that God will sustain and keep you in His loving arms. Remember Jesus weeps when you weep and hurts when you hurt and will never let go of your hand, so hold on to His unchanging hand. Love, The Robinsons (James Sr, Jessie, James Jr and Jabari of Mosby Memorial Baptist)
My heart goes out to your family and to everyone who loved him. This is such a huge loss. He could bring such a big smile to all.
To the family my deepest symphathy i will truly miss that singing man he was there for me when husband and my mother went on home i am a member of mosby memorail babtist church and so was he EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL R.I.P. MY FRIEND SEE YOU AFTER WHILE
Our dear friend Railroad will be missed. Prayers and love to the Hughes family. His voice was one of a kind and may he Rest In Peace 🕊 singing with the Angels in heaven!
Ronnie Hughes my brother and friend may you Rest In Peace condolences to the family and friends.
Love you brother always.
To Angela, Tim and the Hughes family. We are so sorry hear of the passing of our friend Ronald. He was a dear friend. He will always be remembered for his friendly smile, melodious voice and humorous conversation. He will be missed. We pray that God will comfort you and grant unto you His peace during your time of bereavement. Yours in Christ.
Deacon George P. Armistead III and Rev. Juanita B. Armistead
The Mount Carmel Baptist Church
To the family, Angie & Tim, be reminded of the powerful promise that Jesus provides us a powerful promise in the Beatitudes: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” As we share in your grief, I pray that this promise of divine comfort will be made manifest for each of you in your time of bereavement.
Prayerfully submitted,
Deaconess Brenda Carter
The Mount Carmel Baptist Church
My sincerest condolences to the Hughes Family. All of us at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church will miss, not only his melodious voice, but the beautiful smile and kind words he had for everyone. I know he will be welcomed into God’s angelic choir. Rest in Paradise Railroad.
My sincere condolences to the Hughes family. Ronnie was such a kind person and always had a smile to share. He will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him.
My condolences and prayers to the family. Ronald, “Railroad” was humbled man. He was willing to help anyone. He was a great singer. He will greatly be missed.
Will miss you brother Ronald Edward Hughes. You are the only one who could sing like my daddy , Edward Anderson and he loved to hear you as well. Now y’all can sing together up yonder. Blessings to the family. Rev Jackie Anderson @ MMBC
Angie & Tim I’m so sorry for your loss.I’m surely going to miss your dad
I will miss seeing his friendly smile at MOSBY. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. I pray God’s comfort will consume, at this time.
To me Railroad was a man’s man. Of course the brother could sing, however, I am going to miss him more because he promised to take me to the train and let me drive. I guess his time ran short on the track. In addition, Railroad was always telling crazy jokes.
Joyce Newsome
May’s God’s peace be with you during the bereavement of our “beloved ” Brother Hughes. He brought so much to our lives in the last 40 years+. His beautiful ways and abundance of love will forever be missed. He was truly a servant of God. His melancholy, “soothing” voice will be forever embedded in our memories.
A long time friend you will be. truly missed.
Otto and Gloria Watford
To Angie, Tim and Family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God give you strength and always remember you both had a great father.
You will be missed your always loved we going to miss you singing with our group/band. May you Rest In Peace. There is no one like you, your a brother a friend and my entire family will miss you.
-TrueKingLilWalter and Family
Ronald and that beautiful voice will be sorely missed.
Willie and Marjorie Waller
With Deepest Sympathy.
Bro. Hughes was such a sweetheart and kind soul. His smile, talent and humility are a gift that he shared with his Mosby family and live on as a part of his marvelous legacy. Sending his family all of the love, care and prayers that we are able to send during this time.
Ronald “Railroad” Hughes – Just cannot believe you are gone on. Will truly miss you – your soulful singing, your warm smile, your gentile spirit and your encouragement and support. Can hear you singing “Stood On The Banks of Jordan”
Condolences to the Hughes Family from Robert and Joyce Newsome
Angie and the family, my condolences, joy shall come in the morning…make sure you hold tight to the memories, I will as well, Larry Capers