Eric Ben Hughes: Loris

1971 – 2022

     Eric Ben Hughes of Loris passed away on Friday, Sept. 23. He was 50.

     Born Oct. 4, 1971 in Fairfield, California, he was the son of Audrey Todd Hughes and the late Benjamin “Tilly” Hughes. He was passionate about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and most of all, his family.

     Survivors including his mother are his daughter, Casey Willard and husband Will of Rockingham; Casey’s mother, Diana Gore and husband Shawn of Longs; a son, Landon Milligan of Tabor City; and a granddaughter, Tilley Cate Willard.

     In addition to his father, Eric was predeceased by his daughter, Jessica Kelly Hughes; and his aunt, Mary Lynn Todd.

     Graveside services were planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Holly Hill Cemetery with Pastor Rodney Hord and Rev. Mack Hutson officiating.

     Family planned to receive friends immediately following the services.

     Family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Jessica Hughes Scholarship, PO Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528 or online here; or to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 4301 Red Bluff Road, Loris, SC 29569.

A guest register is available here.