Edward L. Hughes

Edward Lee Hughes, 87, passed away on Monday, October 11 , 2021 at a Rock Port, Missouri care center.

Ed was born on February 12 , 1934 near Craig, Missouri and graduated from Fairfax High School. He then attended Tarkio College and later earned his Master's degree from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Ed taught at various schools, retiring from the West Nodaway school district. In retirement Ed enjoyed farming, working on cars, trucks, and tractors, and spending time with family.

Ed served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Army National Guard for many years.

On December 21 , 1957 he married Shirley D. Smith, and they became parents of four children.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Rudolph and Mabel Hughes; sons, Edward Lee "Scooter" Hughes II, David Allan Hughes, and Steven Charles Hughes; and his brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Elaine Hughes, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of their Rock Port home; daughter, Leann Hughes of St. Joseph, daughter-in-law, Tammy Hughes of Rock Port; grandchildren, Jordon Hughes of Rock Port, Jasmine (Jim) Chaney of Bellevue, Nebraska, Jade Hughes and fiancée Ariel Janssen of Omaha, Nebraska, Jennifer Brenneman of Camden Point, Missouri, and Jill (Blake) Thomas of St. Joseph; great grandchildren, Alexis and Grayson Hughes, Cody and Keith Thomas, and Samantha, Allison, Jackson and James Chaney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services with military honors: Friday , October 15, 2021, 2:00 pm, Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.