O D Hughes' Obituary
OD Hughes, 78, of Longview, died peacefully at his home surrounded by
His loving family on Saturday, June 27, after a courageous battle with
Cancer. He was born October 12, 1930 in the Short Community of Shelby
County to Druie and Myrtie Monroe Hughes. OD served in the US Army,
Followed by a 12 year service as Gregg County Constable while having a
Successful entrepreneurial career. OD and his wife of 55 years, LaRea
Hughes, touched many people through their lives and businesses. OD
Left a legacy of real estate ventures, the thriving H&W Honda Yamaha
And Marine stores, and an example of a life lived to the fullest to
His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. OD was an
Active member in the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and Caltex, a
Charter member of the Masonic lodge No. 1396, a Mason Worshipful
Master, and a member of the Shriners.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at
Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Funeral services will be held at 12:00
PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview, with
Rev. Robert Morris and Pastor Glynn Stone officiating. Interment will
Follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Longview.
OD is survived by his wife, LaRea Hughes of Longview; children, Glynn Hughes & wife, Linda, Mark Hughes & wife, Dianne, Cheryl Hughes, Kyle Hughes & wife, Lisa; Grandchildren, Collin Hughes & wife, Tracy, Stephanie Lowe & husband, Dustin, Sommer Wadle & husband, John, Becky Davis & husband, Michael, Ashley Hughes, Brittany Boyd, Buddy Hughes & wife, Jessica, Cameron Bridges, Matt Hughes, Taylor Flechtner, Jordan Hughes, Cole Hughes, Jansen Hughes, Zach Hughes; and 4 great grandchildren with twins on the way; sisters in Law, June Hughes, Janice Hughes, Edra Hughes; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Robert & Betty Risinger, Lamar & Ruth Smith, Tommy & Juanita Smith; OD also leaves a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Druie Hughes & Myrtie Monroe Hughes; brothers, Weldon Hughes, Grady Hughes, Billy Ray Hughes & his wife, Melba, OB Hughes, his twin brother Donald Hughes & his wife, Paulette.
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