Bay Springs, MS
Funeral Home
Bay Springs Funeral Home
Visitation
Sunday, October 19, 2025 , 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Bay Springs Funeral Home
Service
Monday, October 20, 2025 , 11:00 AM, MS VA Cemetery, Newton, MS
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on October 13, 2025, and has moved on to his heavenly home. Former Sergeant Lester C. Hughes, Sr, age 83, who had served with the 4th Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service Details:
The visitation for Mr. Lester C. Hughes Sr. will be held at Bay Springs Funeral Home Chapel Sunday October 19, 2025 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. The burial will be held at the MS VA Cemetery of Newton MS Monday October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
Mr. Lester C. Hughes Sr. is the son of Jefferson F. Hughes Sr. and Lessie Well. He leaves in memories his son Joseph Hughes. He leaves in memories six siblings along with other family and friends. As we give our condolences we would like to thank Mr. Lester for serving our country in the Vietnam War. Please remember to keep the Hughes family in your prayers. God bless you all.