Norman Otis Hughes was born on March 25, 1923 , in Gilliam, Arkansas, and departed this life on Monday, July 9, 2012, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 89. 

Norman, the son of Otis Therron and Margorie Sue (Lemley) Hughes, was a resident of Paden.  He proudly served his country during World War II with the United States Marine Corps during which time he saw action in the Pacific. 

He married Alma Agatha (Duffy) Hughes on May 22, 1944  in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  She preceded Norman in death.  On December 31, 1998, Norman married Loyce Ann (Caldwell) Suva in Prague. 

As a young man, Norman was baptized in a Southern Baptist Church.  His parents, brother, and one granddaughter also preceded Norman in death.   

Survivors include: 

 
Wife:
  Loyce Ann Hughes of the home   
  
 
Son and Daughter-in-law:
  Wayne and Cynitha Hughes of Mustang   
  
 
Daughters and sons-in-law:
  Norma Christine and Johni Warren of Bonham, TX

Barbara Ann and Charles Lenington of Paden   
  
 
Brother:
  Bobby Weldon Hughes of Texarkana, TX
  
 
Grandchildren:
  William Edward Hughes

Robert Allan Hughes

Carol Anne Reed

Zachary James Holland

Parrish Warren

Emily Joyce Lenington

Darryll Wayne Williams

Sherry Arlene Laughery

James Bart Williams

Kenneth Ray Williams

Jerry Franklin Suva   
  
 
40 Great-grandchildren                                                        

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague.  Interment will follow at the Prague Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague. 

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