of Greenbrier, AR
January 10, 1944 - April 15, 2016
Richard Larry McHughes, Sr., 72, of Greenbrier, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born on Monday, January 10, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late William Albert McHughes and Mary Elizabeth Fleener McHughes.
Larry was a retired switchman from Union Pacific Railroad. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. One word that described him was ''Servant.'' He was always helping someone in some manner. He loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Reuel McHughes; and a sister, Georgia Butler.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Richard McHughes, Jr. and wife Kim of Little Rock, Arkansas; a daughter, Katherine Sublett and husband Toby of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas; grandchildren, Cody, Seth, Grace-Evelyn, Ella-Claire and Chole-Elizabeth; sister, Marietta Tipton and husband Doss of Mayflower, Arkansas; a brother, Donald McHughes and wife Katherine of Alexander, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 6:00-8:00PM, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, (501)679-2575. Funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Mr. Bruce Reeves officiating. Interment will be at 12noon at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Richard McHughes, Jr., Toby Sublett, David Allen, Brian Pennington, Chris Bodiford, Cody Clingan and Seth McHughes.
Katherine and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the unexpected loss to your family of your father. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If we can be of service to you in any way please let us know.
In Christian Love,
Dino and Pamela McLaughlin
So very sorry for your loss. May God and fond memories carry you thru this most difficult time. Love to you all!
To the family of Larry McHughes,
Larry(Mac) was a coworker and great friend of my dad, Asa Michael Kelly. He was also regarded as a friend of our family. He deeply touch my family with his kindness, humor and generosity. I personally enjoyed his company and great sense of humor while having breakfast at the wagon wheel along with the numerous other times we crossed paths. To the family... your father, brother, son, uncle, cousin will be solely missed by many,. I firmly believe he touched the lives of every person he met or encounter during his life on earth. I was blessed to have known Mac(Larry) during his time on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My dad and me are both here for you during this difficult time.
Charley Kelly
So very sad. Prayers for all the family. RIP "railroad Larry "
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories of Larry and his family. Please find comfort in the fact that he is in a better place.
Gail Langrell Massey
Words can not describe How hard it is to say good bye:/ You where the best neighbor we could ever ask for.And a great friend to us.
Praying for All that lost you and hope they carry your crooked smile in their hearts forever! You will be so missed:(
K & H Keshishian