Raymond Odell Hughes 
October 7, 1917 - January 13, 2010
Raymond (Ray) Odell Hughes of Livingston, Texas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 13, 2010. He was born October 7, 1917 in Center, Texas to Amos D. and Lettie Margaret (Mills) Hughes, who preceded him in death. Mr. Hughes was a proud Army Air Force Veteran of World War II and worked for Ethyl Corporation as an instrument technician for over 30 years. He loved to sing and entertain those in the Nursing Home , had a good sense of humor and wanted everything perfect. He also loved to fish, do gardening and travel. He formerly belonged to the Elks Lodge, Lions Club, Lakeside Village Maintenance and DMA (don’t mention age.). He was also a member of First United Methodist church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patsy R. Hughes and one son, Michael Hughes of Bellaire, Texas, daughter-in-law; Linda of Bellaire, Texas; grandsons, Reese and Hunter Hughes of Bellaire, Texas; brother-in-law, Jerry Reynolds of Carthage , Texas and sister-in-law; Carolyn of Cartridge, Texas. Ray is preceded in death by his brother Tony Ziesemer, parents and his sisters; Maxie Lee Ziesemer of Houston, Texas, several nieces. Pallbearers were; Corky Evans, Jr., John Holleman, Eddie Drabek, Bobby Moffett, Jimmy Moffett and Charlie Pollard. Visitation was from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday morning, January 16, 2009. The services were held in the Pace Funeral Home chapel at 11:00 AM, with Rev. James Frazier and Dr. Don Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the VFW Post #8568 of Livingston, Texas.
Pace Funeral was in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com
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