Bobby Truman Hughes

Bobby Truman Hughes, the third and youngest child born to Temmie Tillman and Ruth Lewis Hughes, died September 1, 2023. Bobby was born in the home at 2022 Ave. L, Lubbock, Texas on January 26, 1928, when the population of Lubbock was approximately 20,000. He attended his first six years of public school at George M. Hunt School, located at 17th and Ave L, then Lubbock Junior High School and graduated from Lubbock High School in January of 1946. During his high school days he worked part time for Doggett Dept Store. After attending Texas Tech for a time, he was employed as bookkeeper for Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Co. in 1948. In 1950, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was sent to Ft. Benning, GA for basic training, and then to Germany with the 8th Infantry Reg., 4th Infantry Div., as part of Eisenhower's NATO troops. He served as assistant to the Adjutant, publishing the daily bulletin for the 8th Infantry Regiment, and attained the rank of S/Sgt. After he was discharged, he returned to Foxworth Galbraith for 2 years. He then went to work for Smith Brothers Mfg, Carthage, Missouri, as their representative in the Southwest and was in their employ for 32 yrs. After his retirement, he worked part time for Lubbock Abstract and Title Co., as a runner for 18 years. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Irma Hughes Pritchett, her son Richard Pritchett, his brother George Hamlin Hughes, his son, George Grissom Hughes, daughter, Janet Renee Hughes Nash, and sister in law, Mary Grissom Hughes. He is survived by a niece, Katherine Moss and husband Ric of White Oak, TX, two great nephews, James and Paul Nash, and their wives, and two greatgrand nieces and one greatgrand nephew. His family was active members in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church when he was born, and he officially joined the church when he was 13 and was still an active member at the time of his death. He also was a member of the "Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims" and "The Huguenot Society - Founders of Manakinin the Colony of Virginia". Memorial contributions made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Visitation will be held at Sanders Funeral Home September 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM. There will be a graveside service September 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the City of Lubbock Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 11:30 AM officiated by George Estes. Please celebrate the life of Bobby by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com.

Bobby Truman Hughes

January 26, 1928 - September 1, 2023