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 at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, July 1 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:

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

Preceded in death by:

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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Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.raderfh.com.