U.S. Navy · United States

Joel Dean Hughes

1981

Life Media Service Also Served In Our Keeping

Joel Dean Hughes served the U.S. Navy for 9 years. Joel served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Deputy Hughes suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing a suspect. Deputy Hughes had served with the agency for 8 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1961 – 1970

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Pickens County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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