of Gallatin, TN

March 29, 1941 - August 2, 2021

Clavis Eugene Hughey, age 80, of Gallatin, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. He was born March 29, 1941 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Mable Walker Hughey and Raiford Sharp Hughey. He worked at Safeway in Helena at an early age to help the family. He was a professional bass player and back up singer for The Shades and Grandparents Children (with his younger brother and sister) and he toured with Conway Twitty for 17 years. He also opened shows for numerous artists.

He is survived by his two brothers, Raymond Hughey of Desha, Arkansas and Toney Hughey (Gloria) of St. Charles, Illinois; four sisters, Nell Orcutt of LaFayette, Tennessee, Mary Ann Walker of Griffith, Indiana, Linda Pedigo (Jim) of Rowland, Arkansas and Carolyn Hughey Forkum (Michael) of LaFayette, Tennessee; cousin, Ronnie Hughey; as well as a host of many other cousins, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Connie Hanson; three brothers, Jimmy Hughey, John Hughey and Billy Hughey.

A funeral service for Clavis Eugene Hughey will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will begin an hour before the service. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in West Helena. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.

Pallbearers are Michael Forkum, Darnell Houfek, Wayne Pedigo, Raymond Hughey, Milus Hughey and Shane Hoskins.

Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com