James Curtis Hughes, 56, of Tallahassee, FL, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, died Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was born November 20, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of David L. and Bonnie J. Eicher Hughes of Forward Twp. He was a 1975 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters, Peggy Hart of Elizabeth Twp, and Jean Lynn (Gary) Sames of Bentleyville, nephews, Jason and Ian, a niece, Meghan, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends are welcome Wednesday April 9 from 4-8:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, April 9 at 8:00 PM with The Rev. Jack Piper, officiating. Private burial will be in the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be in James memory. Condolences may be made at www.gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com