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- Ralph Stedman "Ted" Hughes, 82, of Tega Cay, SC, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at the Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He was born on July 15, 1937, in Avery County to the late Columbus Henry and Bertha Boone Hughes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his First wife: Shelby Jean Hughes; one Son: Mark Henry Hughes; two Brothers: Dwight David Hughes and James Frank Hughes; and two Sisters: Graces Daniels and Marian Garland.
Ted was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. After leaving the Army he worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at Mimosa Hills in Morganton, NC and then went on to become the Assistant Greens Superintendent at the Grandfather Golf Country Club before becoming the Greens Superintendent in Tega Cay, SC for over 20 years. He later went on to work in the recycling industry. Ted attended Bible Baptist in Fort Mill, SC. He was well known as the "Old Golf Pro" AKA "THE GOAT." Ted was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family making wonderful memories that they will cherish. He also enjoyed making good liquor and playing golf at Tega Cay Golf Club.
Ralph is survived by his loving Spouse: Joan Tappmeyer Leadbetter Hughes; one Son: JD Hughes; three Sisters: Helen Hughes of Linville, Christine Billings of Rural Hall, and Shirley Gelston of Denver, Colo.; one Brother: Paul Hughes and wife Fay of Linville, NC; two Grandsons: James Avery Hughes of Plumtree and Henry Grant Hughes of Chapel Hill; one Step daughter: Kimberly Waldo and husband, Wes, of Lancaster, SC; and four Step grandchildren: Logan Waldo of Columbia, SC, Abigal Denkins and husband McKenzie of Travelers Rest, SC, Lindsey Waldo and Megan Waldo, both of Lancaster, SC.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. James Heaton officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Newland VFW Ray Pat Post #4286.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Interment will follow immediately after the service at Tanglewood Cemetery.
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1937 - 2020 (82 years)
