He was born April 2, 1941, to Troy Marion and Birdie Perkins Hughes in El Dorado, AR.
He was a self-employed carpenter and was a member of Northwest Baptist Church, and was a fireman for the Old Union and Lisbon Fire Departments.
Preceding him in death are his parents, brother, Robert Hughes, daughter, Paula Squyres; and granddaughter, Brandi Embrey.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Doris Hughes of El Dorado; two daughters, Eva Green of El Dorado, Nancy Benham (Chuck) of Jonesboro, AR; eleven grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2018, at Northwest Baptist Church with Bro Sye Duke and Rev. Bob Inmon officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com