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Tommy Franklin Hughes
November 18, 1931 ~ January 15, 2014
ARLINGTON -- Tommy Franklin Hughes, 82, passed away peacefully in his home in Arlington on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Wade Funeral Home, to be followed by a graveside ceremony in Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: A viewing will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wade Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank Heart To Heart Hospice of Fort Worth for the outstanding support and care they provided during this difficult time.
Tommy was born Nov. 18, 1931, in Center to Ira Hughes and Mildred Kimbro Hughes. After retiring from the United States Air Force as a master sergeant, Tommy worked as a construction superintendent, building many of the homes in the Arlington community. Tommy was an avid gardener and took great pride in maintaining his beautiful yard. He also enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and spending time with his family.
Tommy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tommie Jane Hughes; sisters, Marie Croft, Dee Lout and Lottie Favale; and son-in-law David Buller.
Survivors: Tommy is survived by his sons, Billy Hughes and wife, Debbie, Randy Hughes and wife, Marzee; daughters, Pam Buller-Buckley and husband, Steve Buckley, and Kim Cramer and husband, Sean; grandchildren, Brad, Stephanie, Whitney and Chloe; great-grandchildren Ryan, Mackenzie, Conner, Ryley and Carter; and his loving nieces and nephews.
Wade Family Funeral Home
Arlington, 817-274-9233
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I met the Hughes family in the Fall of 1974 when I began my Sophomore year of high school, and found my wonderful life long friend…Pam.
I still remember the 1st time I saw Mr. Hughes. His daughter Kim (who was 3 years old at the time) was playing in the front yard amongst newly planted trees on a beautifully manicured yard. Growing up in the military as the Hughes’ children did, I remember thinking “I bet he won yard of the month every time.”
I’ve been blessed the last 40 years to be included in many Hughes’ celebrations. Through all the good, and sometimes sad occasions, Mr. Hughes was always there with his love and support, and of course what I enjoyed most, his hugs.
And while it’s going to be very difficult to think of this world without him, I know that in Heaven, he is with his wonderful wife Tommie, and surrounded all of his loved ones who passed before him.
Until we’re all together again…..
All My Love and Prayers,
Sandy