The Reverend Mr. Samuel Colie Hughes

Anderson, SC - The Reverend Mr. Samuel Colie Hughes, 90, loving husband of the late Melva Lee Hughes, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans' Nursing Home in Anderson.

Mr. Hughes was born in Pickens County on June 21, 1932 to the late Sam and Emma Dodson Hughes. He attended Pickens County Schools before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. Following his service in the Army, Mr. Hughes attended woodworking school where he began his career as a Carpenter. In the late 1950's, he felt the call on his life to preach the Gospel and later became an ordained Bishop in the Church of God. During his ministry, Mr. Hughes served many churches throughout South Carolina, but was best known for his pastorate at the Dentsville Church of God (now International Praise Church of God) where he built the first church sanctuary. As pastor, on Sunday mornings, Mr. Hughes would drive his 1971 Plymouth Fury to Fort Jackson where he would bring soldiers to hear the Word of God. He loved his family, gardening, and his numerous church families. Mr. Hughes was the last surviving member of his immediate family, and had the honor of participating in all of his siblings' funerals.

Mr. Hughes is survived by his son: Duane Hughes; a daughter: Linda H. Landreth (Johnny); two grandchildren: Jeremy Hughes and Amanda Hughes; and a great-grandchild: Nate McClure.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hughes will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Kerns and Rev. Tony Edwards officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, following the services, at Dillard Funeral Home.

The family is at their respective homes.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either the South Carolina Church of God Home for Children via their website at https://www.schomeforchildren.com/donate; or to a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.