W. E. "Dub" Hughes

W. E. “Dub” Hughes, 86, of Hardy, Arkansas, was born near Williford and passed away in Jonesboro. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked for and retired from the Arkansas Highway Department. His primary hobbies were carpentry and restoring antique Model A Fords. He attended First Assembly of God at Highland, Arkansas, and was a member of the American Legion. Dub was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bessie (Yates) Hughes; two brothers: Milton and Oland Hughes; two sisters, Wearlein Crook and Geraldine Bishop. Survivors include his wife, Margie of Hardy; his brothers, Roland of Independence, Missouri, and Bobby Gene of Batesville, Arkansas; his sisters, Anna Baker of Williford and Oleta Burton of Highland; three step-children: Gary, Bobby, and Mary; many nieces and nephews he loved dearly; numerous other relatives and good friends, who will miss his presence and sense of humor. Visitation of family and friends will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, October 14, in the chapel of Tri-County Funeral Home at Highland, Arkansas; funeral service will follow with Johnny Carter officiating. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, north of Williford. Pallbearers: Dennis Burton, Kevin Burton, Rickey Crook, Wayne Bishop, Danny Slayton, Jerry Yates, Harvey Kimberland, and Jeff Zelasko In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Lung Association and the Cherokee Village Animal Shelter.