James Very Hughey was born on January 22, 1944, to Vell Hughey and Mamie Beavers in Minden, Louisiana.

James worked as a truck driver and a butcher.

Mr. Hughey was preceded in death by his parents, Vell Hughey and Mamie Beavers; brother, JC Loften; and sisters, Evelyn Ellis and Alma Washington.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his lifetime companion, Justine Simmons; one brother, Elbert Lofton; three sisters, Mary Dougas, Lovie Davis (Duke), and DeTores Cooks (KiKi); six sons, James R. Hughey (Mary), James D. Hughey (Kim), Vell Hughey (Kim), Jacob Peanut Davis, Charles Rodgers (Cynthia), and Michael Hughey; three daughters, Sharon Hughey Dorsey (Warren), Toracia Simmons Swift, and Lawrence Simmons; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other family members, and friends.