Donald Hughes, age 90, Ozark, MO, formerly of Chadwick, MO went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at his home. Don was born in Chadwick, MO on August 19, 1923. On May 19, 1944 he married Emmo Jean Mitchell, his loving wife of 69 years. This union was blessed with one daughter, Donna Kay Warren of Ozark, MO. Don was a good and faithful servant of his Lord Jesus Christ. He was ordained as Deacon at the Garrison Baptist Church at the age of 26 where he also served as Sunday School Teacher and Song Leader. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduation from Chadwick High School. He went on to work in construction, becoming a skilled carpenter and electrician. Don was an avid outdoorsman, many life lessons he taught his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were deep in the woods or along a creek bank hunting and fishing. He always said, “You never feel closer to God than when sitting in the woods at daylight”. He loved to garden and pick blackberries for his family to enjoy. Don is survived by his wife, daughter Donna Warren and husband Joe, two grandchildren Gayla Brice and husband Rob of Ozark, Ryan Warren and wife Becky of Ozark; four great-grandchildren Logan and Lauren Brice and Bradon and Gracie Warren; one brother Russell Hughes and wife Susie and one sister Lorean Workman. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. Funeral services for Don were held 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Barnes Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Updegreff officiating. Burial followed in Swansville Cemetery, Garrison, MO. Visitation was held 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday in the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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Dick&Charlene Parnell says
September 11, 2013 at 2:43 pmWe will miss Don so much.He was a bright light in our life.Part of the greatest generation,a WW2 veteran.A great spiritual leader to many younger people,including us.He has left a wonderful legacy for us all to follow.God bless all of the family.We will be praying for all of you.
Stephanie Stamper says
September 12, 2013 at 9:44 amDear Imogene & Donna Kay, So sorry to hear the sad news of Don’s passing. He was such a wonderful guy. Love to you both, and all the rest of the family. Stephanie & Dale.
sharon maggard says
September 12, 2013 at 1:20 pmDonna Kay and Emmo Jean :
I am so sorry to hear of your loss ,Don was a wonderful person and the garrison community will miss him.
God Bless you and all of your family.
Emily Blesi says
September 14, 2013 at 7:02 pmDon and his wife were a really sweet couple. I worked at the Ozark Mcd’s and really enjoyed every time they came in to eat lunch. They both always had a really sweet smile on their faces and Don liked to joke around a lot. It is a wonderful feeling to know that Don knew the Lord and is meeting Him now. It made me sad to hear the news of his passing. I hadn’t seen him at Mcd’s for a couple months. My thoughts are with his wife.
Cindi Carey says
September 21, 2013 at 9:35 amI will miss his smile. He was such a friendly person. I enjoyed knowing him. He will be missed greatly.