Steve Hughes, 58, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born June 25, 1951 in Orange to Frank Hughes and Betty Crump Hughes. Mr. Hughes has been the mayor of Joaquin for many years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Tommy Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Newton Johnson, Larry Weaver, Chuck Spann, Sam Watts, Mike Wood, Shawn Murray, Chuck Raymond and James Raymond.

Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Pridgen, Richard Pridgen, Randall Crump, Joe Wilkins, Travis Rodgers and Kenneth Spurlock.

He is survived by:

Wife, Teresa Raymond Hughes of Joaquin

Children:
Brian Hughes of Center
Billy Hughes & wife Melissa of Joaquin
Lindsey Hughes of Carthage
Stephanie Hughes of Joaquin
Michael Presswood of Joaquin
Brent Hughes of Joaquin
Tyler Hughes of Joaquin

Godson, Lucas Murray of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Racheal Hughes, Mathew Hughes, Angela Hughes, LeAnna Hughes, Taylor Hughes, Brynna Hughes and Brenden Hughes

Brother, Michael Hughes of Splendora

Sisters:
Janie Wheless of Joaquin
Vicky Askew & husband Larry of Center
Brenda Ford & husband Tommy of Spurger
Patricia Hughes of Splendora
Pam Cunningham & husband Thomas of Spurger
Martha Weaver of Center
Sandra Eddins & husband Bobby of Center
Katy Abbott & husband Bill of Dallas
Robbie Fry & husband Randy of Joaquin

Father-in-Law & Mother-in-Law, Dean & Bertha Raymond of Huxley

Brothers-in-Law:
James Raymond of Shelbyville
Chuck Raymond & wife Angela of Shelbyville

Sister-in-Law, Patricial Lovell & husband Steve of Center

Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Mother, Betty Rippy
Step-Father, Charles Rippy
Father, Frank Hughes