Jerry Perry Hughes

Jerry Perry Hughes, 77, of Dayton, passed away surrounded by his family on October 20, 2026. Jerry was born on November 8, 1948, to Herschel & Hattie Hughes (Perry) in Covington, Kentucky. Jerry resided in the Dayton area most of his life, graduating from Beavercreek High School in 1968. In 1969, he was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, where he was an Atomic Demolition Munitions Specialist. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and was honorably discharged in 1971. After returning to Dayton, he continued his career through Delphi/General Motors, where he was a proud member of United Auto Workers Local 696. Jerry retired from General Motors in 1999, after thirty-one years of dedicated service. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, riding his motorcycle, country line dancing, bingo, and spending time with his family and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Malcom, Marvin (Ray), Johnny, Tommy, and Howard, his sisters, Frieda, Nellouise, and Brenda, his great-grandchildren, Henli and Kiel, and his best friend, Jerry Sisco. Jerry is survived by his former spouse, Debbie, his daughters, Kelly (Todd), and Stacey (Kevin), his grandchildren, Haley, Hayden, Alexis (Dan), MaKenna, Ashlynne, MaKinleigh, Maeleigh, and Zane, his great-grandchildren, Jacey Rae, Kylen, Aniston, and Declan, and many special nieces and nephews. Jerry’s children and grandchildren were his greatest joy in life. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jerry’s neighbor and friend, Steve Oakes, for being an amazing friend and helping to keep Jerry’s yard and garden maintained when he was no longer able to do so for himself, his long-time fishing partner and nephew, Bobby Cole, Dr. Jan Froehlich, for providing exceptional care to Jerry throughout his illness, and to his hospice nurse, Christy Eaton, for guiding Jerry and his family through this difficult time with grace and compassion.

Visitation will be held at Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio, 45432, on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 10:30 AM. until the time of service at 12:30 PM. Jerry will be laid to rest at Dayton Memorial Park, 8135 North Dixie Drive, Dayton, Ohio, 45414. A celebration of life will be held following his burial at Cardinal Hill Recreation Center, 1990 Wilene Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45432. All friends and family are welcome to attend and share food, drink, and memories of Jerry.