March 01 1938 August 23 2019
William Lee Hughes March 01, 1938 – August 23, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation William Lee Hughes, 81, died of natural causes on August 23, 2019 at his home in Aurora Colorado. Born in Houston Texas in 1938 he had 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He was raised by his Uncle, Rev. Glover Doyle Walters and Aunt, Inez Walters. He met the love of his life Helen Marie Elkins at a young age and married in Texarkana in July 1959. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in July 2019. After military service, William lived most of his life in Texas. They had four boys Doyle Wayne, Terry Lee, Stephen Ray, and Andrew Keith. He worked for the Federal Government US Postal Service and the Department of Defense as an Education Director until he retired. He was loved and is survived by his wife Helen, his four children, Doyle, Terry, Stephen, and Andrew. Grandchildren Vanessa, Deborah, Michael, Robert, Aaron, Krystal, Bryan, Jason, Justin, Ameris, and Devon. His numerous great grand kids were the joy of his life in later years. They will miss Papa the most. He loved God and was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed them all and would spend hours watching. Those who also knew him knew that he always spoke a kind word, that he could not pass up the opportunity to chime in with witty comments. Visitation will be on Friday August 30, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Texarkana Funeral Home,4801 Parkway Drive, Texarkana, AR 71854. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM at East Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5200 E Broad St, Texarkana, AR 71854. In lieu of flowers, Helen asks to please send a donation to Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 6876 State Highway 323 W, Overton Texas 75684. SERVICES Visitation Friday, August 30, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Texarkana Funeral Home – Arkansas 4801 Parkway Drive Texarkana, Arkansas 71854 Get Directions on Google Maps Graveside Saturday, August 31, 2019 10:30 AM Memorial Gardens , Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Lee Hughes March 01 1938 August 23 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Texarkana, state: Arkansas