Ray James HUGHES (VETERAN WWII)
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Submitted: 4/17/11 • Approved: 5/27/15 • Last Updated: 5/30/15 • R509566-G0-S3
US Army
1 Armored Division
World War II
December 23, 1919 - February 25, 2011
Purple Heart
Oak Leaf Cluster
8 Bronze Stars
*Obituary
from Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home
Ray James Hughes of Sheridan, Arkansas was born At Gum Springs Arkansas (Clark County) on December 23, 1919. He was the son of the late Claude Christopher and Carrie Hudman Hughes. He passed away at home on February 25 2011 at the age of 91.
Ray was a lifetime member of the DAV. He served in the European African, Middle East area campaign with the First Armored Division as tank driver. He received a purple heart, oak leaf cluster, 8 bronze stars, and a good conduct medal. He enjoyed gardening and camping with his family. He retired from the Grant County Road Department in 1983.
Besides his parents Ray was preceded in death by six sisters, Doris Hughes, Fern Green, Hazel Norton, Claudia McKinnon, Margaret Howie, and Thelma Carter, Three brothers Barney, Garrett and Carlie Hughes. And one grandson Scott Pumphrey.
Ray is survived by his wife of 63 years Jewell Dean Buck Hughes. Three sons Richard (Donna) Hughes and Donald (Vicky) Hughes of Sheridan. Michael (Teri) Hughes of Arkadelphia. One daughter Judy (Mike) Pumphrey of Prattsville. He also had eight grandchildren Denise (Brent) Holliman, Mark (Shannon) Pumphrey, Michele Pumphrey, Brian (Kelli)Hughes, Kathy (Scott) Dutton, Traci, Chad, and Deana Hughes. Also surviving are great - grandchildren James, Jacob, and James Brayden Hughes, Zach Dutton, Michael Hollinger, Alanna and Briar Pumphrey, Zach and Cole Mallican.
Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glen Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210.
Contributed on 4/17/11 by minniemouse
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