August 21, 1922 - August 12, 2008

A Memorial service was held August 16 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Picayune, MS, for Dr. Hughie Hughes.  He died August 12, 2008 at the age of 85.

He was born in Whiting, IA, August 21, 1922 to Harry and Calva Hughes.  He grew up in Decatur, NE, attended Dana College in Blair, NE and graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the Armored Infantry in Europe.

 He was the superintendent of schools in Irwin, IA, from 1952 to 1956.  After receiving his PhD. degree, he taught at Baylor University in Waco, TX.  The family moved to Metairie, LA, in 1967 when Hughie took the position of associate professor at the University of New Orleans.  He retired in 1985 and moved to Hide-A-Way Lake in Carriere, MS.

During his retirement, Hughie enjoyed playing golf at Millbrook Country Club and performing and working for Picayune On Stage.  He was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Picayune, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Phi Delta Kappa and a lifetime member of the National Education Association.

Preceding him in death were an infant son, Douglas; parents, Harry and Calva Hughes; brothers, Bob and Harold; and sisters, Mabel and Joyce.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Gladys Lynge Hughes; children, Charles and Bonnie; daughter-in-law, Hilda; grandchildren, Martin, Eric, Lauren and Gretchen; brothers and sister-in-law, Shirley and Jeanette Hughes of Dakota City, NE; plus many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1421 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466, or Picayune On Stage, P.O. Box 1987, Picayune, MS 39466.

McDonald Funeral Home, Picayune, was in charge of arrangements.