Brad Hughes

Brad Elliott Hughes, 46, of Knoxville & Sevierville, TN, passed away on 11-25-2024 at UT Hospital due to medical complications. Brad was born in Ridgely, Tennessee on June 21, 1978 to his father Frank James Hayes Sr. and his mother Christine Beatrice Porter. Brad came to Knoxville in 1988 where he attended Fairgarden Elementary, Karns Middle, and Karns High schools. Brad loved his family and friends, playing basketball, hip hop, being silly with his nieces and nephews. He was known for his smile and being the life of the party. He was predeceased by his father Frank and his mother Christine. He is survived by his daughter Chloe Guinn, age 10, of Shanna Barrett, his siblings Mark Hughes, Lukesha Hughes, Jessica Vinson, Terry Hughes, Terris Hughes, Cleavland Porter, and Michael Pearson, his nephews, Bailor, Eli, and Eli, his nieces Brianna, Evin, A’yona, and Mykala, great-nephews Mason and Issac, and great-nieces Kennedy, Chloe, and Carson.

Remember (author unknown)

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says:

“Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song!

The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage - I’m counting on you.

Keep smiling & surely the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease; my soul is at rest.

Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin

until the day comes we’re together again.”