Ralph O’Neal Hughes

Columbiana

Ralph O’Neal Hughes, age 76, of Columbiana, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Dec. 24 at Bolton Funeral Home, Columbiana, with Rev. Joe Stone officiating.  Burial will follow in Pinelawn Gardens.  Visitation will be Dec. 24 from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.

Neal is survived by his daughter, Paige Hughes; his son, Randy Glenn; the children’s mother, Della Hughes; two granddaughters, Jessica Watkins and Jodie Glenn; a great-grandson, Nate Watkins; “his girls,” Aidyn and Adyson Bailey; dearest friend, Betty Broome; dog, Molly; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E.B. and Geneva Fancher Hughes.  He was retired from Alabama Power, a member of Fourmile Baptist Church and an avid Auburn football fan.  Please sign online condolences at Boltonfuneralhome.com. Bolton Funeral Home of Columbiana is directing.