Mr. David Hughes
Mr. David Arthur Hughes, age 80, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Texarkana, Texas.

David was the youngest of seven children born to Webster Tim Hughes, Sr. and Gertrude Forrest Green Hughes on May 5, 1940, in Lockesburg, Arkansas. He faithfully served his country with the United States Army and was a heavy equipment operator for Austin Bridge Company until his retirement. David married the love of his life, Linda Carol Hohmann, on August 22, 1983 in Ashdown, Arkansas. He and Linda attended the First United Methodist Church of Horatio. David enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most of all, he cherished the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Webster Tim Hughes, Jr., James Hughes, and Quinlin Hughes; and one sister, Mary Alice Talley.

David leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of over 37 years, Linda Hughes of De Queen; four sons and two daughters-in-law, David Randall and Sue Hughes of Texarkana, Arkansas, Ronald and Shada Hughes of De Queen, Fred Park and Jeff Park, both of Texas; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jayne and Randy Cole of Gillham, Rhonda and Mike Pitts of Foreman, and Karen and Danny Cunningham of De Queen; six grandchildren, Levi, Jordan, Jodie, Kolby, Katie and Kory; one great-granddaughter, Addie Mae; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe Norris and Martha Hughes of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; one sister, Margaret Smith of Quinlan, Texas; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside Services for Mr. David Hughes will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 15, 2021 at Millwee Cemetery, Horatio, with Bro. John Henry Williams officiating. Burial will follow, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. Viewing will be general. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.