Bobby Hughes

Bobby Ray Hughes, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother was called to his eternal resting place on May 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on May 10, 1941, born to Woodrow and Ruby Melinda Hughes in Colfax, LA. He was graduate of Northwestern State University, worked in the oil industry and later ran his own heating and air business. He proudly served his country in the US Army as a Ranger during Vietnam. He enjoyed tailgating and watching sports, especially the LSU Tigers.

Bob is survived by his soulmate, Bettie P. Carroll; two sons, Hunter Hughes and Hayes Hughes and wife Angie; daughter, Holly Hughes Langlois; extended family, Karmen Poole and husband Ben, Max Brumfield and wife Risha; grandchildren, Garin Hughes and wife Shannon, Taylor Hughes, Hannah Hughes, Tristan Hughes, Lexie and Sabrina Langlois, Sheena Poole Henley and husband Ryan, Samantha Poole, Thomas Poole, Dustin Brumfield, Derek Brumfield and wife April, Abbie Brumfield Jones and husband Josiah and Mattie Brumfield; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Charles Hughes and wife Margaret of Magnolia, Arkansas.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Ruby VanCleave Hughes; brother, Jerry Hughes, granddaughter, Raena Hughes; and nephew, Wendall Hughes.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA, on Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. officiated by Reverend Jay Avance.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the following organizations in memory of Bobby Ray Hughes: Alzheimer's Services, 3772 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806; Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System(SLVHCS) Voluntary Service (135) Attn. James Tardie, 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 - 504-507-2033; or Patriot Guard Riders, 6641 E. 85th Street North, Owasso, OK 74055

Family and friends may sign our online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com

Visitation

Baker Funeral Home
6401 Groom Rd.
Baker, LA  70714
Saturday, June 2, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Service

Memorial Service

Baker Funeral Home Chapel
6401 Groom Rd.
Baker, LA  70714
Saturday, June 2, 2018
12:00 p.m.

Memorial Contributions

South Central VA Healthcare Network Attn. James Tardie
2400 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA  70119


Alzheimer's Services of Baton Rouge
3772 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA  70806


Patriot Guard Riders
6641 E. 85th Street North
Owasso, OK  74055