Richard Hughes

Richard Lynn Hughes, 75, of Woodburn passed away at 9:49 pm on Sun Feb 3, 2019 at John Cochran Hospital in St Louis, MO. He was born on Nov 1, 1943 in Alton, IL to Thomas & Clarabelle (Hughes) Hughes. 

He married Doris (Guillaume) Hughes on Sept 1, 1990 in Meadowbrook, IL. 

In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter: Denise Gudmudsson of Newburg, OR, sons & daughters in laws: Walter & Lee Hughes of Moscow Mills, MO, Timothy Hughes of St Louis, MO, Dennis & Susie Purkis of St Louis, MO, grandchildren: Anna, Alex, Adam & Andrew Gudmundsson, Sylvie & Cora Purkis, brother and sister in law: Wilbur & Jeanne Hughes of AL and & several nieces and nephews. 

Richard was a 1961 graduate of Alton High School and also graduated from the David Ranken, Jr School of Mechanical Trades in St Louis, MO Machine Shop Practice.

He was a US Naval Air Reservist from March 11, 1963 to April 30, 1965. He then joined the US Navy on May 16, 1965 and was discharged May 15, 1967. This two year service included 1 year of sea service. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars.

He retired in 2004 from the 3-V Industries in Benld, IL.

He was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association where he served as the road captain.

 He was preceded in death by his parents.

 Visitation will be 5-8 pm Thurs Feb 7, 2019 at Targhetta FH in Brighton.

 Funeral services will be at 10 am on Fri Feb 8, 2019 at Woodburn Bible Church in Woodburn with Rev Jon Sander officiating.

 Burial will be in Woodburn Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christian Motorcyclist Association.

 Online information and guestbook may be found at www.targhettafuneralhomes.com