Kyle Hughes

Arthur Kyle Hughes of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the age of 33. Kyle was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Arthur Kelly Hughes and Karen Lee Hughes (nee Dieffenbach). Kyle loved fast cars, music and his friends and family, especially his many cousins and his nephew Jackson and his niece Navilie, both of whom cherished him. He enjoyed nothing more than a houseful of love and laughter. He was the beloved brother of Apryl Kelli Hughes and Andrew Kevin Hughes. Kyle graduated in 2005 from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga where he earned degrees in Business Management, Psychology and Human Resources, and played varsity football. Kyle was a valued member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

Funeral services will be held at Eastwood Church, 4300 Ooltewah Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, Tennessee, 37363 on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Visitation and viewing will be held from 1:00-4:00, with the Memorial Service commencing at 4:00. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a gift to The Arthur Kyle Hughes Memorial Fund. Make checks payable to: The Generosity Trust 736 Market Street, Suite 1402 Chattanooga, TN 37402. C/O The Arthur Kyle Hughes Memorial Fund Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

In the near future, the trust will make grants in Arthur Kyle Hughes’ name to fight the destructive forces of prescription drug abuse. The Hughes family invites you to join us in our battle against this horrific epidemic that is tearing American families apart. Your gift will help fund cutting edge research and development programs as well as to help provide affordable and proven treatment options for those who are unable to help themselves. Thank you."

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.