Paul Hughes

Paul Kasler Hughes, 86, of Cowpens, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 16, 1934 in Newry, SC, a son to the late Woodrow and Dessie Barker Hughes. Kasler was a graduate of Clemson University and received his Master's Degree from Western Carolina University. He was a longtime teacher, coach, school board member and maintenance director for Spartanburg School District 3. A proud Korean War veteran of the US Navy, he was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association in Cowpens and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cowpens. Surviving is his loving wife of 67 years, Mattie Geraldine "Gerry" Hopkins Hughes; a daughter, Paula Hughes Moss of Ponte Vedra, FL; a son, Mark Hopkins Hughes (Leah) of Seneca, SC; grandchildren, John Adam Moss (Ansley Alexander) and Paige Moss Velasquez (Patrick); two great-grandchildren, Mattie Caroline Velasquez and Sloane Leigh Velasquez; three brothers, Wallace Hughes (Mary Ann) of N. Augusta, SC, Howard Hughes (Sandra) of Lilburn, GA and Dennis Hughes (Beth) of Athens, GA. He was predeceased by a brother, Leland Hughes. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Spartanburg School District 3 Community Auditorium, 381 Cherry Hill Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307, conducted by the Rev. Kermit Morris and the Rev. Larry Lawson. A eulogy will be offered by Mr. Randy Burns. Visitation will follow the service. Mr. Hughes will lie in state in the Auditorium from 11 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to the service. The family would like to thank Cathy Hodge, Sissy Riddle, Rose Collins and Beth Biggerstaff for their loving care shown to Mr. Hughes. Special thanks also to the staff of Spartanburg Regional Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Cowpens Disaster Relief Fund, PO Box 1818, Cowpens, SC 29330. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Paul Kasler Hughes please visit our Sympathy Store.