OB Hughes, 78, of Center, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born October 12, 1930 in the Short Community of Shelby County to Druie Hughes and Myrtie Monroe Hughes. OB served in the US Army, followed by a 37 year career with Mobil Pipeline. After retiring to his family place in Center, he worked for Martin Resources until the time of his death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 19th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 20th at the First Baptist Church in Center, with Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:

Wife of 57 years, Janice Smith Hughes of Center

Sons:
Billy Hughes & wife, Terri of Winnsboro
Danny Hughes & wife, Kim of Houston

Daughter:
Penny Vincent & husband, Jody of Groves

Grandchildren:
Erika Cowser & husband, Craig of Longview
Grady Hughes of Abilene
Reece Vincent & Wesli Vincent of Groves
Mason Hughes of Houston

Great Grandchildren:
C.J. Cowser, Caden Cowser, Lexi Cowser, Skyler Cowser, and Kennedi Cowser of Longview

Twin brother, OD Hughes & wife, LaRea of Longview

Sisters-in-Law:
June Hughes of Longview
Edna Hughes of Keller

Father-in-Law, Reece Smith of Milam

OB also leaves a host of extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Druie Hughes & Myrtie Monroe Hughes

Brothers:
Weldon Hughes
Grady Hughes
Billy Ray Hughes & his wife, Melba
Donald Hughes & his wife, Paulette

Mother-in-Law, Ida Smith

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following:
Hospice in the Pines, The Joe Elliott House, 116 Raguet, Lufkin, TX 75902
The First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 117 Cora Street, Center, TX 75935
Short Cemetery Fund, c/o John Monk, 531 Walker Street, Center, TX 75935