Jackie Hughes was born in Sherman, Tx July 15,1946. He was an easy-going man that was always trying to make people laugh. He worked at KTII TV, and Burlington Industries in Sherman, TX until their closing then Cytech Fiberite in Greenville, TX where he retired. He had many hobbies including classic cars, collecting baseball cards, and playing (attempting to play) golf, photography, and videography. Many nights Jackie could be found in front of the TV with his best friend Shirlene Fitzgerald rooting for the Mavericks. Jackie was loved by all (ok...most) who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leither (LA) and Ruby Hughes, and sister Dorothy Mitchell. He is survived by his wife  Shirlene Fitzergerald and her sons, Tony and Brian Fitzgerald of Greenville, TX. And, by his son and son's wife Joseph (Joey) and Stephanie Lynn Hughes. Daughters Mary Pool, Elizabeth White, and Cynthia Witherspoon and husband Joel Witherspoon. Grandsons Anthony Lockhart, Chris Newsom, David Newsom, Christian Ford, Austin Thompson, Andrew Burgess jr., Ryan (Frankie) Ayers, and Trace Ayers. And granddaughters Julie-Anne Newsom and Rachel Witherspoon-Mallicoat.  Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Tony Fitzgerald, Joey Hughes, Terry Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Anthony Newsom, and David Newsom. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Thompson and Andrew Burgess.

He will be dearly missed but never forgotten. We Love You Daddy!!!

From The Ends of The Earth, I Call to You,

I Call as My Heart Grows Faint, Lead Me. To The Rock That Is Higher Than I

Psalms 61:2