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Roger Lee Hughes
Roger Lee Hughes, son of Harold and Priscilla Jones Hughes, was born Oct 9, 1956 in Odin, MO. He departed this life Friday, Aug 4, 1995, near Fairbanks, AK, from injuries received in an airplane accident, at the age of 38 years, 9 months and 28 days. On Jul 28, 1978, he was united in marriage to Julie Anne Bass and to this union 3 sons and 1 daughter were born. He was preceded in death by his father on Dec 26, 1992, and a nehew Craig Emmerson. Roger is survived by his wife Julie of the home; 3 sons Justin, Joshua, and Jordan Hughes, all of the home; a daughter Jasmin Hughes of the home; his mother Priscilla Hughes of Hartville, MO; his sister and brother-in-law Judith and Radell Emmerson of Mountain Grove, MO; his mother-in-law Jennie Helsley of Springfield, MO; his father-in-law Ellis Bass and his wife Betty of Hartville, MO; two sisters-in-law and their husbands Sandra and David Landers of Marshfield, MO, and Connie and Kenny Chisum of Fort Worth, TX; 3 nieces Jill Bell and her husband Brian, Kristin and Kara Landers; 5 nephews Chad Emmerson, Gregory Landers and his wife Lisa, Brian Chisum and his wife Kara, and Benjamin and Brock Chisum; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in the Odin community and graduated from Hartville High School. Since Julie and he have been married, they have made their home near Hartville, while lovingly raising their children. In addition to farming, he had been employed as the maintenance supervisor of the Hartville Schools for the last 10 years. Roger professed his faith in Christ at the age of 15 and had attended the Odin Community Church and recently the Hartville Freewill Baptist Church. At the age of 18, he started singing gospel music and was an original member of the Calvarymen Quartet. Besides his love for music, he enjoyed working on the farm, fishing and bow hunting. He was very devoted to his family and dearly loved his wife and children. In everything that he attempted, he strived to do his very best. Roger was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, and was a kind and caring neighbor and friend. While his exemplary life was interrupted by tragedy, the memories he provided his family and friends will last forever. Burial in Steele Memorial Cemetery.
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1956 - 1995 (38 years)