In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his granddaughter Abigail Rose and his beloved cat Dusty Rose, his dog Nala, his dog Chyna, little Sparky, his ferret Buddy, his raccoon Ralph, and numerous other beloved animals that he rescued.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years Ann Marie Hughes, his daughters Carly Noles (husband James) and Christina Micciollo (husband Michael), his grandchildren Ashley Shivers (husband Tyler), Jacob Gianino, and Calvin Micciollo, his brothers Duwayne Hughes and Timothy Hughes, and his sisters Cynthia Hughes and Ginger Metervini.
Russell was an avid animal lover and rescued countless cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, raccoons, and any creature in need. He was a carpenter by trade and there wasn't anything he couldn't fix or create. Russell started his own business for his wife in 2005 and it has grown into a big success. He worked hard to make their dreams come true together.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to ASPCA.
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Russell Kenneth Hughes.
