Michael Hughes, 81, of Gainesville, GA passed away Tuesday morning, September 29, 2026. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Jimmie Hughes, his daughter Traci Shealey (Chris), and his granddaughters Taylor Shealey and Lauren Shealey (Simon, Fiancé). His siblings Gene Hughes (Brenda), Nina Anderson, and Ann Hughes, his sisters-in-law Linda Hughes and Gail Hughes, and his brother-in-law Donald Stone, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lois and Wesley Hughes, his brothers James and Henry Hughes, his sister Marilyn Stone, and his brother-in-law Richard Anderson.

Michael was a custom home builder for around 40 years until he retired in 2008. He enjoyed history in the form of audiobooks and took up the majority of the house with them. He loved to travel the world, his cigars, and sitting outside with his wife. He loved going deep-sea fishing with his brothers, father, and son-in-law. He devoted his heart and soul into being a loving and amazing Granddaddy to his two granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by all of his loved ones. 

Funeral services for Mr. Hughes will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 2, 2026 in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Gardens in Cumming, GA. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Friday, October 2, 2026 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA 30040.