Jerry Melvin Hughes, age 71, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 26, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mabel Hughes; brother, James Monroe Hughes and sister, Norma Williamson.

Surviving are his son, Ernest “Skip” (Theresa) Boutwell; daughters, Glenda (Brian) Cremeens, Tammy (Michael) Hay, Debbie Hughes, Susan Hughes, Carol (Greg) Trotter,

Crystal Bury, Melanie Boutwell and Tracy Boutwell; sisters Nancy Hughes and Shirley Hughes and grandchildren, Taylor Boutwell, Guy Foster, Logan Foster, Jill Reiners, Kaylee Reiners, Lauren (Adam) Carlee, Bethany Lenoir, Jacob Trotter, Emily Trotter, Stacy (Jeff) Peck, Brandon Bury, Robbie Bury, Jerry Boutwell, Joan Boutwell, Clara Boutwell, Karli Boutwell and Cody Boutwell.

Graveside services will be Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with Rev. Levert Jones officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing.

The family will receive friends Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Greg Trotter, David Underwood, Logan Foster, Adam Carlee, Alan Hughes and Blakey Crowe.

You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at http://www.selmafuneralhome.com/.