Vernon H. Hughes

Funeral services for Vernon H. Hughes, 85, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson, Brother Jacob Fitzgerald, officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mr. Hughes was born April 6, 1926 in Smackover, Arkansas to the late John Henry and Rebecca (Jackson) Hughes, and died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Hughes served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from the United States Postal Service and owned Hughes Barber and Beauty Supply in Lufkin for 25 years.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Susan Hughes of Lavon; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Gary Teer of New Braunfels and Pam and Billy Fitzgerald of Lufkin; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Archie Hughes of Hillsboro and Wayne and Dama Hughes of Port Neches; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Hughes; and son, Larry Wayne Hughes.

Pallbearers will be Wade Fitzgerald, Gary Klar, Jack Hughes, Cody Teer, Billy Fitzgerald and Gary Teer.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Zavalla First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 73, Zavalla, Texas 75980.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Saturday morning at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.