I am so sorry that I just found out about this today January 3rd. My 37 year anniversary is in March with BellSouth/Cingular/AT&T. Mark and I worked with each other and around each other our entire careers. We sat in office cubes right across from each other at the LakeSide office in Tucker in the mid-nineties. He was one of my core contacts when things went awry with the network. Ours paths quit crossing as much in the last couple years, but we still talked several times a year. This hits me hard and he will certainly be missed in so many ways.

Jeff J. Jackson

I just found out of Marks untimely passing.  I've worked with Mark for years at AT&T and he was one of my favorite people to work with.   He became a friend by being a friend.  He watched your back and treated people with respect and compassion.  He will be greatly missed.  Prayers and condolences to the family.

I've had the pleasure of working with Mark over the last few years.  Durin that time he was caring, and by far the most genuine person that anyone could have meet.  It was evident in everything he did. Including the small things of a simple text of hello, to encouraging talks.  He truly had a passion for reaching many.
I will definitely miss you, Mark.  Rest well because you are definitely in God memory and care.

I first met Mark when I gave a presentation to him and his team. What I recall most about that meeting is the impression I formed about Mark as a manager and leader. I remember thinking that I would enjoy working with him as mu manager. As fate would have it, I got the opportunity to work with Mark and his team and everything thereafter confirmed my first impression. I spent some of the best years of my 36-year career at Bellsouth and AT&T being a part of Mark’s team. He truly cared about everyone on his team, and we all loved him for the kind, generous, and fair manager he was to us all. May God rest his soul.

I was fortunate to get to know Mark the last couple years working together on projects at AT&T. In the brief time we worked together, it was evident he was a genuine good soul that valued people above anything else. My sincere condolences to his family.

Mark was more than just a boss.  He was a mentor, your biggest supporter, and someone who just plain cared.   I will miss the moments, both quiet and hectic, peppered with the big laugh that made you smile and just know everything will be alright.   
My condolences to his family.   He was definitely one of the good ones.

The real deal! I have lived next door to the Hughes family for 18 years. Mark was the essence of a great neighbor. He and Susan were there when I could not be and tended to my animals with great care. He always met my dog Lucy with hugs and belly rubs and shared his sensitive side from time to time, which I greatly appreciated — he simply trusted me without reason. Thanks Mark for all the little things! I will miss you!

Mark was one of a kind and will be missed beyond words. The first time I met Mark was in 1999 and the first thing I noticed was how much he adored Susan. Then his kids were born and he adored them just as much. He just had that much love to give. Mark was a family man and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. 
I can honestly say that I was blessed to have known him and can't thank him enough for everything he did to make this world a better place.

Mark was truly a mentor and friend. He will be missed and I am forever grateful for the friendship we shared.

Condolences to Mark's family. 
I worked for Mark several years ago. He was great to work for because we saw eye-to-eye on about everything. He had a great management style. He will be missed. 

Sincerely,
Steve Kornelson

Mark was my friend always and my manager for many years. Mark was the manager over the biggest band of misfits you would ever meet. He took us all in and used our talents to get the job done. Along the way we learned to be a team and to look out for each other. Mark and I had many come to Jesus meetings but we always found a way through the issues. We were not just working companions, or friends, we were family. I will always miss my friend and my brother.

I have had the Honor of working for Mark for over 20 years. To me, Mark was not only The Boss. He was A Mentor, A Leader, A Friend, A Brother.  He was the Rock that held our Team together. The voice of reason, a shoulder to lean on, and to ALWAYS have our backs. He was there for us, anytime, anywhere, anyplace. He lead by example. One of his many characteristics I admired and respected. He taught me so many life lessons over the years. I will miss him very much. But I also will keep driving on. That's what Mark would want. To Susan, Hunter, Hayley, Brenton, and all the Hughes Family, WE STAND WITH YOU! WE HAVE YOUR BACKS! 

Rest In Peace My Brother. Heaven got a good one. I just hope he didn't smash through the Pearly Gates like he did at Callaway Gardens (You had to be there...)  ;)

Mark and worked together for the last 17 years, I could always rely on him to bounce ideas off of and consult with him. We would conceive strategies and then come to a consensus between us, and off we went.  There would be times he would call me at 4:30pm and he would always start out with “how you doin?”, then we would discuss the issue of the day, from there go on and on and on well after working hours. We’d talk about all sorts of things, from how he started in the company, the various positions he held.  To his white truck, his bonus strategy and his credit card, his love of his wife, kids, and hunting. 
I will always have many fond memories of Mark, how he would lighten my mood whenever I would talk to him, and he’d say “I know. I know”, simple as that sounds it seemed to always change my disposition.
I/We will all deeply miss you.

Mark was a colleague and a friend.  I worked with him 15 or 20 years and we thought a lot alike on many issues.  When changes or disruptions occurred in our organization, Mark would be my first call, so we could compare strategy notes.  Mark was smart and thoughtful and was always a great help to me.  Personally, we became close as we would discuss hobbies and family.  It was clear to me that his family was the most important thing.  The outdoors was a close second.   I am sad for his death, and I send my prayers to his family.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  Rest in peace my friend.

It comes as no surprise to learn more about Marks loving , kind, and steadfast spirit. Most importantly being a family man.   Mark was a great mentor to many "myself included", and he always had our team/family here at ATT in mind.  Most certainly taken home to be with the Lord far to soon.  As a fellow outdoorsman I will miss our exchanges about the latest hunt we shared or fishing story.  Thanks to Marks family for letting Mark be part of our family here at ATT,  and for all his dedicated years.  
-Seth Erickson

I met and worked with Mark at BellSouth and AT&T. Our teams worked closely together on many projects and we developed a bond  beyond work. Mark was one of those special individuals you could count on to do the right thing and he respected individuals for their talents and contributions. I have lost a very special friend in Mark. Farewell my friend until we meet again.

To the Hughes Family,  I only met Mark once, but his impression was indelible,  I felt inspiration and encouragement from him.   I have heard so many wonderful remarks about his life character and the impact he made to my work team.  My heart and prayers are with you for peace and comfort at this time.

I've had the honor of working with Mark the last couple of years as one of his team leads.  Mark was the ultimate straight-shooter.    You always knew if you were on the right track, and he'd raise you up if you were doing your best.  If you were falling short, you would find that out too.  I really respected that about him and will miss his mentoring.  I knew he was a good man the first time he sent me pics of that old truck of his.  That busted up old rig was a lot like him, he kept what worked and be damned how it looked if it got the job done.   He saved his equity to invest in more important things, the people around him.  Going to miss you, Mark.  My sincere condolences and best wishes to the family.  ~Jamie Martinez

Susan I remember the first time I met Mark way back in 1986 in Georgia. He was the nicest husband to you and treated you like a queen. He allowed me to be the 3rd wheel sometimes and enjoyed a nice dinner out together. I was new to Georgia and didn’t know many people and was so lucky to have made great friends with you and Jane at  training at Delta Air Lines. So glad we’re  able to keep our friendship (37 years) and always will be here for you. Mark was taken too soon and will always remember his smile and kindness.

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Mark William Hughes

16 juin 1961 – 12 décembre 2023

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