Carlton Ray Hughes, age 62 of Newton Grove passed away Saturday September 17, 2022 at home.

He was born November 8, 1959 in Cumberland County, son of Mildred Henderson Hughes and the late Charles R. Hughes.

He is survived by in addition to his mother, his brother, Brian Hughes of Dallas, TX; three sisters, Donna Hughes of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Sharon and Karen Hughes of Warsaw; two aunts, Bessie Clemmons of Wilmington and Margaret Hutchinson of Wilmington.

Carltons favorite pastime was talking to the elderly. He left behind his beloved dog Hercules. His hobby was fishing.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Burial will be in Richards Cemetery, Cowpin Landing Rd. Wilmington.