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John Hughes Obituary
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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for John Hughes
Ila Andersen Russell
May 23, 2023
John was like a big brother me. He kept me out of trouble. Miss him.
Tom Murray
June 1, 2020
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.
Donald R Jones
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.
Larry Dalrymple
May 30, 2020
Semper Fi John
Bob Thurber
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
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.
Connie Davis
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
Cheryl Bryant
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.
Dorene and son, John.
May 29, 2020
Remembering better times. Rest in peace, friend.
Jerry Totten
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.
Ila Russell
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.
Joyce Vines
May 29, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
gary washburn
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
John Ness
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.
Frank Molby
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.
Tim Gjellstad
May 29, 2020
Semper Fi, John
Tim Gjellstad
Susie Case
May 29, 2020
So sorry to hear about John.. we always had so much fun.. Rest Peacefully..
andy tuttle
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.
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