Bruce Hughes 70, was born to Sam Hughes and Beatrice Kirkland in 1951. The oldest of six children, he was predeceased by his parents, brothers Gerald Hughes and Donald Hughes and sister Juanita Kirkland.
Bruce retired from Duval County School Board after 27 years of teaching Math and Physics at Raines, Stanton, Wolfson and other schools in the county. He was also a member of Jacksonville Urban Systemic Initiative in the 1990’s. After retirement he tutored at JU and FSCJ until 2018.
He was a devout Christian and at one point thought of becoming a pastor. He taught Sunday school in the Salt Class at Southside United Methodist church several years ago. His other passions were reading, learning and Science and Math. He was also extremely proud of his son when he became a Marine.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 37 years, Edwina, son Ryan (Rachel) and granddaughter Bella; sisters Brenda Silcox (John) and Deborah Fahey (John) and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to San Jose Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Community Hospice-Hadlow center, Jacksonville; or Palm Garden of Jacksonville.
Memorial service will be by invitation only.
