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Sylvester Hughey was born on May 21, 1934 in Whippany, New Jersey to the late Albert and Macie Hughey. He was the fourth of eight children. Our beloved made his transition to eternal rest on Sunday, October 29, 2023. After attending the local schools, he graduated from Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey. There he lettered in baseball, football, and track. He received a scholarship to South Carolina State. Later, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served 31 months in the Hawaiian Islands. Sylvester was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. On November 12, 1977, he married Annie Ruth Bembry. They shared 45 years of marriage together. In 1964, Sylvester was ordained a Deacon at Mount Olive Baptist Church in East Orange, New Jersey. He served faithfully at Calvary Baptist Church and Union Baptist Church in Morristown, New Jersey until his retirement. After relocating to Greenville, North Carolina in 1992, he continued his role as a Deacon at St. John Baptist Church in Falkland. In 2001, he continued his role at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, North Carolina, under the pastorate of Reverend Sidney A. Locks. Deacon Hughey served dutifully on the Child Care Board of CMBC, Wholistic Housing Ventures, the Senior Saints and the Deacons Ministry of CMBC. He not only loved serving the Lord but he also loved serving his local community as well. He served as Treasurer of Pitt County Democratic Party. In addition to being a life member of the NAACP, he was a volunteer in the office. Every month Sylvester looked forward to the activities and events with the South Side Senior group and the camaraderie of other members. One of Deacon Hughey’s greatest joys was to attend Bible Study on Wednesdays and Sunday School where he could study and learn more about God’s word! Sylvester is preceded in death by his seven siblings. He leaves to cherish his memories, his bride, Ann; his son, Larry Hughey of Warrenton, NC; daughters, Essie Hughey of Graham, NC; Tanya Jones of Lithonia, GA; Tarsha Johnson (James) of Greenville, NC; a special daughter, Jennifer King-Congleton of Greenville, NC; devoted friends, Michael and Rosa Wilkins; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a great number of friends.

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Deacon Sylvester Hughey

May 21, 1934 - October 29, 2023