Alfred "Red" Eugene Hughes

On June 18, 2015 Alfred (Red) Eugene Hughes left his earthly body to join his heavenly father, from complications of Valley Fever. Red passed away in Visalia CA with his loving family by his side, at the age of 84.

Red was born June 5, 1931 in Choteau Oklahoma to parents James and Lucy Hughes. The family moved to California in 1936. Red was the oldest of 5 children, they were raised in Visalia CA. Red graduated from Visalia Senior High School in 1949.

Red served in the United States Air Force and had a long career with McGraw –Edison and retired in 1981.

In his early days, Red raced hot rods at local tracks. Red had a love of early Ford Broncos, hunting and fishing. Red especially loved spending time at his cabin in Junction Utah, fishing Otter Creek Res. and roaming the high country mountains near his cabin. Red was never without a smile.

One of Red’s favorite hangouts was the Mearle’s Drive In. Many a hunting and fishing trip began at Mearle’s. Red was a long standing member of the Visalia Sportsman Club of Visalia.

Red is survived by his daughter Dora Hughes White of Visalia, son James Hughes of Farmersville, brother Chester Hughes and wife Patty of Visalia, sister Sandra Hughes Young and husband Thad of Farmersville.

Red is also survived by his grandson’s Timmy Hughes, James “Rover” Hughes, Nicholas White and granddaughter Wendy Baker, 6 great grandchildren, a niece and nephews.

On June 18, 2015 Red was reunited with his parents, brothers, Dwight, Jimmie, and son Alan Hughes

His circle of morning coffee buddies in Junction Utah and Visalia CA will have an empty seat, but Red has left lasting memories for all. There won’t be a time that we don’t go to his favorite fishing spot and not expect to see him out in his boat or standing on the river bank with a fishing pole in his hand. Every time we are on the mountain, we will expect to see Red come driving up in his Bronco or come walking out of the trees.

Red was a great Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. Red will be terribly missed by all of us.

Viewing will be held at Miller Memorial Chapel, Thursday June 25, from 5:00 to 7:00PM and Friday June 26, from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. Graveside service will be 10:00AM at Visalia Cemetery.

Fellowship to follow at Visalia Sportsman’s Club.