Lester Matthews Hughes

Let me share my story with you: I am Lester Hughes,sometimes called Poo-Jack,Fast Eddie or Papa Jack,among others. I entered this world July 29,1956 in Longbranch,NJ. I was raised in Washington Park by my grandparents,Mary & Charles Hughes. I attended John Marshall High School and was attending J.Sergeant Reynolds majoring in Substance Abuse Coounseling. When I was young I used to be the best dancer in Washington Park. We played at the playground until the street lights came on! I highly enjoy jazz music;reading-especially the bible;and watching the Discovery & History channels. When it comes to sports,I enjoyed cycling,playing tennis & jogging. I enjoyed talking to people and helping addicts with their recovery. I was licensed to preach July 28,2002 at Increase International Ministries. I am not big on titles but I am a minister. I helped with Vacation Bible School & New Way of Life Ministries at First Baptist Washington Park;I spoke with recovery addicts at correctional facilities;and I was co-creator of More Than a Conqueror at Increase International Ministries. Three of the greatest blessing for me were (1) giving my life to God (2) being blessed with 2 children & adding 1 more(3)the blessing of my grandchildren. You know I like to talk-hope I haven't bored you. Before I accept my "crown", I just want to tell you that I leave behind my legacy~My wife,Mary;daughter,Brandy Hughes;son, Charles Hughes and then god added another daughter Keithvette Thompson(Russell);I can't leave out the joys of my life~my grandkids,Keonya Gilliam-Harrell,Russell Thompson IV and Jabari "Dookie" Thompson. There' s also my mother,Marsha Jamison & step-father,Lester Jamison;my spiritual mother,Patsy Harvey;my siblings,John Hughes,Ervin Harvey,Sr.(Sonja),Gregory Greene,Patricia Jamison,Lester Jamison,Cheri Jamison,Walter Harvey(Don),P. Arlene Wimbish,Sylvia Straus,Marilyn Bagley(William);my aunt,Emily Henderson and devoted aunt Patricia Anugwelem;my brother-in-law,Robert Terry;sister-in-law,Robin Parks(Kevin);nieces,nephews and godchildren;devoted friends Sharon Hughes and Robert"Smoke" Smith; a host of family and friends. I'll be joining my grandparents Mary & Charles Hughes,my father John Hughes and my brother Christopher Greene. My new address is 357 Hallelujah Court call A.S.A.P (Always Say A Prayer).

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Lester Matthews Hughes

July 29, 1956 - December 8, 2010