Jason Ryan Hughes, 40, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away March 7, 2026.
Jason was born on February 26, 1986, to Steve and Lisa Hughes. He graduated from Brookwood High School and Georgia College & State University and received his master’s from Georgia State University.
Jason spent his career as a teacher and was known for his faith, love for his family, passion for teaching and dedication to serving in his school and community. As the North Hall School Director of NG3, he spent his time investing in the hearts and spiritual growth of students and coaches.
He loved grilling with family and friends, coaching his sons’ teams, serving in his church, creating relationships and cheering on his students at their games, but more than anything, Jason cherished time spent with his wife and boys.
Jason is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Laura Hughes; his children, Luke and Owen; his parents, Steve and Lisa Hughes; his brother, Rick Hughes; his paternal grandparent, Jo Hughes; and his maternal grandparent, Joyce Mabry, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Family Church, located at 3590 Thompson Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to NG3 organization at www.ng3.org in Jason’s memory.
Jason will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Because of Jason’s widespread influence on so many, we anticipate many people will want to attend his memorial service at Family Church. To accommodate everyone, a gathering space will be available on the field at Family Church where the service will be live-streamed. We are asking students/community attendees outside of those listed below to park at North Hall High School and North Hall Middle School where shuttling will take attendees to Family Church. Buses will begin loading at 9:30 AM to take attendees to Family Church and last arrival shuttles will stop loading at 10:30 AM. Shuttling will resume to return attendees to North Hall High and Middle School from Family Church at the end of the memorial service.
We respectfully ask that those parking on the Church campus and attending inside the Family Church building be reserved for individuals who knew Jason closely and were directly impacted by his life, work, and ministry—his family, North Hall faculty, football players, Family Church members, NG3 Leaders, and close friends. We appreciate everyone’s prayers and cooperation as we honor Jason and his life of service to Christ and others.
Those wishing to leave condolences may do so at www.littledavenport.com.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of the arrangements.
