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John V. Hughes Jr. , age 73, of Alamo, Texas (formerly of Lawrence, Ks) passed away May 15, 2020 at
the Villages in McAllen, Texas due to complications from Diabetes.
John was born October 13, 1946 in Yuma, Arizona the son of John V. and Neva L. Hughes.
John was united in marriage to Dorene K. Willis on March 30, 1969 in Lawrence, Ks. They had one son John H. Hughes. They later divorced.
After graduating from Lawrence High School in 1965 John enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. After basic training at Camp Pendleton in California he was deployed to Vietnam in January 1967 serving 13 months. He was honorably discharged in 1969. He was awarded the Purple Heart medal.
After returning home from the service John started his working career with the Lawrence Postal Service. John was the downtown mail carrier most of his career. He retired in 2005 after 36 years of service.
After retiring John moved to Alamo, Texas where he could enjoy the warm weather year around. He loved his Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs....flying their flags on all game days. He also enjoyed RC car racing.
John was preceded in death by his father John V. Hughes Sr. in May 2012.
Survived by his mother, Neva L. Hughes (resident of Briarcliff Nursing Home in Mcallen, Tx.), son, John H. Hughes, Lawrence, Ks., sister, Bette (Tarry) Freeman, Alamo, Tx., brother, Tom (Annette) Hughes, Alamo, Tx., nieces, Alise (Kyle) Hopkins, Lawrence, Ks., Angie (Chris Moore) Hughes, Lawrence, Ks., great nephew, Parker Hopkins, Lawrence, Ks., great nieces, Emily Hopkins, Lawrence, Ks., Annabelle Moore, Lawrence, Ks.
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John was like a big brother me. He kept me out of trouble. Miss him.
Ila Andersen Russell
Friend
May 23, 2023
John was a consummate gentleman, a decorated war veteran, and a good friend going back to junior high school days. I always enjoyed running into him downtown when he was carrying the mail. May he rest in peace.
Tom Murray
Classmate
June 1, 2020
Sorry to here about John. Neva was our babysitter back in the mid 60's, when John came back from Vietnam he gave me his 3 up stripe pins canteen, waist belt and cutter hat. I still have them to this day.
Donald R Jones
Coworker
June 1, 2020
Semper Fi John
Larry Dalrymple
Served In Military Together
May 30, 2020
I worked right next to John for many years when he carried mail downtown. We worked hard everyday to have a few laughs and to get into mischief. He was a good mentor and tried as hard to keep me out of trouble as I tried to get him into it. Hadnt seen him in a long time but Vance kept me updated. So sorry for your loss. He was one of the good ones and will be missed.
Bob Thurber
Coworker
May 30, 2020
I worked right next to John at the Post Office for a lot of the years he carried mail downtown. We had a lot of good times. We worked hard at having a few laughs and getting into some mischief every single day. He was a mentor and tried to keep me out of trouble. He was one of the good ones and will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Bob Thurber
Coworker
May 30, 2020
kenneth newman
May 29, 2020
Johnny Boy...we remember all the great times as kids...you were so loved by the whole Rogers family, especially your Aunt Eloise!
Helen Renick, Linda Jackson and Connie Davis...the Rogers girls
Connie Davis
Family
May 29, 2020
I didnt really know John but my late husband thought a lot of him and always stopped to talk to him whenever he saw him around Lawrence. My condolences to the family. Rest In Peace soldier.
Cheryl Bryant
Friend
May 29, 2020
Remembering better times. Rest in peace, friend.
Dorene and son, John.
May 29, 2020
John was a great guy to work with; always willing to help the new kids on the block learn the post office ropes.
Jerry Totten
Coworker
May 29, 2020
I haven't seen John in years, but he was always one of my favorites at the VFW, and the VFW Cabin. His laugh was infectious! You will be missed by many my friend. Love you always.
Ila Russell
Friend
May 29, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joyce Vines
Friend
May 29, 2020
After many years of shared laughs, fish tales, sports, and solving all the worlds problems John was a friend you could count on every day at work. He will be missed.
Gary Washburn
gary washburn
Coworker
May 29, 2020
John was a great help to me when I began my career at the post office. He was an upbeat, genuinely nice guy.
John Ness
May 29, 2020
So sorry to hear about John. Im sure he will be fondly missed by all who knew and loved him. Prayers and condolences to his family.
Frank Molby
Friend
May 29, 2020
Semper Fi, John
Tim Gjellstad
Tim Gjellstad
Classmate
May 29, 2020
So sorry to hear about John.. we always had so much fun.. Rest Peacefully..
Susie Case
Friend
May 29, 2020
Very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful co-worker and friend for many years at the post office.
andy tuttle
Friend
May 29, 2020
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