ROBERT THOMAS 'TOMMY' HUGHES

Robert Thomas “Tommy” Hughes, 68, a resident of Bayou Vista; passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tommy was born on January 7, 1949, in Longview, Texas, the son of Robert Tilden Hughes and Vivian Jean Clark.

Tommy was a true proud son of Texas; a 1967 graduate of MacArthur High School in Irving (Go Big Mac!) and a three-plus-year student at Texas Tech. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and playing golf. Being from Texas, he loved his westerns and anything John Wayne. Tommy never met a stranger no matter where he would go. He had a world class gift of gab and was always quick with a joke for anyone who would listen. Tommy loved his country and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, having participated in battles for Hue City and Khe Sahn. He was a beloved father and grandfather and life of the party who will be missed by all who knew him.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by four children, Robin Myers and husband Artie of Bayou Vista, Tammy Como and husband Enrico of Crowley, Jariett Hughes and wife Shannon of Orlando, Florida, and Jacob Hughes and wife Stephanie of Glasgow, Montana; 12 grandchildren, Lauren, Ryan, Cody, McKinley, Dillan, Austin, Madison, Dillon, Megan, Addison, Maelyn and Trevor; and two brothers, Jerry Hughes and wife Kim of Llano, Texas, and Larry Hughes and wife Susanna of Kellar, Texas. Tommy is also survived by Jeremy Hughes, his hunting buddy and close nephew, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jean Clark Hughes; one son, Robert Thomas Hughes II.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Twin City Funeral Home with a short visitation being held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. At the conclusion of the funeral services, Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Marine Corps.