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.
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25 Condolence(s)
Robbie Deaton
Monday, October 25, 2021
Gene and my late husband, Marion, played music and were on the road together for many years. They met thru a phone operator friend who put them together and a lifelong friendship began. Over 59 years, Gene kept track of all the folks and families he was close to during his adventures. He was 'honorary' God father to our son, Matt.
He was a kind and devoted soul. He will be missed.
Jerry kattawar
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Gene and I traveled together with
The fabulous “SHADES†band
For all to know
Gene was a fabulous one of a kind BASS player who invented the “Bumble Beesâ€
On the electruc bass …
Hes playing bass for the Big Band now
Prayers fir his family
The Kattawars. Millie snd Jerry
Ted and Mike
Wes and Sandy Wilson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
So sorry for your loss - i was in 2 bands with Gene- he was a great guy and friend
Willie Jane Bryant
Thursday, August 12, 2021
I saw Eugene at the last reunion! My brother was one of John Roberts friend! Sorry about your loss! Our class has lost a lot!
Gene And Barbara Neely
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Linda, we were so sorry to hear of Gene's passing .we are praying for your family .
Velora Lilley
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Worked with Gene at New Day. Always was a stand up guy. I know he will be missed.
Curt Hodges
Monday, August 9, 2021
I remember Gene as a good guy and probably didn't know him as well as many others. I do remember one night he asked Alan Posey to teach him some bass guitar because he had a chance to go on tour with Will Pop Jones, who needed a bass player. Later he joined Conway's band as a bass player because of illness of regular bassist. I hope my memory is correct about that.
I certainly would have attended his services had I not been in Louisville, KY., for a car show.
Bob Christian
Monday, August 9, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. Your family will be remembered in our prayers.
Bob & Judie Christian
Jane Brady rice
Monday, August 9, 2021
Prayers and comfort for his family.
Marvin Delk
Monday, August 9, 2021
Rest In Peace
Erika Hall
Monday, August 9, 2021
I an very sorry for your loss. I worked with Gene at New Day Christian in Hendersonville for 8 years. He was such a great man with a big heart and always full of stories and kept me laughing everyday. He will be missed.
Paula A McKnight
Saturday, August 7, 2021
So very sorry for your loss.. Prayers for his family...
Danny and Pat Patton
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. He was a very talented musician. I enjoyed the times we played music together. May God bless all his family and friends with strength, comfort and peace.
kevin kemp
Friday, August 6, 2021
We lost a good man
Donna Scott Pierce
Friday, August 6, 2021
So sorry to hear about Gene, I will miss sneaking up on him at the Walmart. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers, I love y’all.
George "Butch" Scaife
Thursday, August 5, 2021
So very sorry for the family’s loss. I have many, many fond memories of Gene and the years spent playing music with him, Connie, and Raymond. My heart goes out to the family.
Myrtle Mims Copeland
Thursday, August 5, 2021
I am so sorry hearing about Gene. I met him when he worked at U-Save. When I would come in the door he would say Hello Darling like Conway . He was a character. My heart goes out to all the family and his close friends. May you rest in Heaven now Gene
Rosalee Douglas Scott
Thursday, August 5, 2021
I am so sorry to learn of Genes death. My parents, my children and I spent a week at Twitty City and went to many Conway and Conway and Loretta concerts. We always had so much fun with the Hugheys. Gene and John were such gentleman and well respected by all. They were Christian men that showed that in every way. Gene and I started first grade together at the old Jefferson school on Porter Street and were always in Sunday School and church together. Nell, I think of you often. I will always remember how much Gene loved you and Charles and your mother and how ya’ll took care of each other. I feel sure that when Gene met Jesus, he said, “Well done my good and faithful servant. I will keep your family in my prayers
Rosalee Douglas Scott
Billy Gray and Ruth Ann Billingsley
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Our condolences to the family of Gene Hughey. We shared many good memories back in our younger days playing music at his house with the different bands that used their house to practice! We worked at Safeway together also. Over the years, he would stop by to see me when he came in to visit from his travels with Conway Twitty. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a great friend.
Carole Tyler
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Sorry to learn of the passing of Gene. Condolences to the family. I am member of Graduation Class of 59 along with Gene.
Willadean Ferguson
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Sorry to hear about Gene passing away. Loved listening to him and Raymond and Connie when she was with them. Willadean (Burney) Ferguson.
Daisy Pace
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Our family, the Davises, were the only ones who outnumbered the Hueys when we were in school. So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill DeCamp
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Eugene "Gene" was part of the Class of 1959 at Central High School and attended two reunions that I know of. I last saw him in 2009 at our 50-year reunion, but talked with him on the phone from time to time. He was a soft-spoken classic gentleman. I saw him perform once with Conway Twitty's band in San Antonio. My deepest sympathy to family and friends. Our loss is surely Heaven's gain.
jim mayer
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Gene was always a kind friendly gentleman and friend to all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He and Conway will be entertaining HEAVEN. Jim Mayer
Pat Simon Winters
Thursday, August 5, 2021
My condolences and prayers for Gene's family. He was a good friend and will be missed.