Conroy “Bubba” Hughes, Jr., 82, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, he was born on December 30, 1933, to Wilma Ann Henningson Hughes and Conroy Hughes, Sr. Bubba was a lifetime member of the International Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #1. He was known for his motto, “I’ll handle it, I can take care of it, and I’ll do it”.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie Hughes; daughters, Dianna Haney and her husband, Bobby, of Beaumont; Denise McDaniel and her husband, Bruce, of Dallas; son, CR Hughes III of Beaumont; sister, Deborah Hughes of Beaumont; grandchildren, Christopher Haney and his wife, Gina; Nicholas Hughes; Caleb Hughes; Eric McDaniel; Beau McDaniel; and Jennifer Garza.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Emily Hughes Sisk.
A gathering of Mr. Hughes’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 26, 2016, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Some Other Place, P.O. Box 0843, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
