James "Big Jim" I. Hughes, 66, Indianapolis, died November 15, 2011.  He was born May 25, 1945 in Mariemont, OH to Archie Hughes and Ellen (Bowling) Hughes, both deceased.  he married Linda Becker on March 22, 2003.

Big Jim was president of Meridian Roofing and Guttering, Inc. He was a journeyman roofer.  Big Jim loved life, his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all.  He also leaves behind his "special little girl," Krisse, his dog.

Memorial contributions honoring Big Jim, may be made to Saint Augustine's Home for the Aged, Indianaplis, IN, American Cancer Society or Diabetes Foundation.

Services will be at 1:45 P.M. Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, Shelbyville, with visitation there from Noon until the time of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include wife, Linda Hughes, Indianapolis; daughter, Wendy Hughes, Morgantown, KY; son, Mark (Debbie) Hughes, Brookville, IN; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Theda Wilhelm, Tampa, FL; sister, Mary Sonderman, Safety Habor, FL; sister, Amanda (Joe) Jones, Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews.

On line guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com