Marshall Henry Hughes

Funeral service for Marshall H. Hughes, 92, of Gainesville, formerly of Wichita Falls, are set for 2:00 PM Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Hubert Wright officiating. A visitation will follow the funeral. Interment will be at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls at 11:00 AM Monday, October 22, 2012.


Marshall was born April 4, 1920 in Wichita Falls to Mr. & Mrs. Leslie E. Hughes. He went peacefully to his home in heaven on October 17, 2012 at the Gainesville Health & Rehabilitation Center.


Marshall was a devoted husband to his wife, Opal, who preceded him in death in 2010. He was a loving father to Charlotte and Marsha and adored his four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Marshall proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. Marshall worked 26 years for Conoco Oil Refinery. He was the last person to work for Conoco before it closed in Wichita Falls. He and his father owned Les Hughes Auto Parts, which later became M.H. Hughes Auto Parts. He began his career with United Saving, which he enjoyed until his retirement. His retirement years were filled with fun vacations with his grandchildren and going to Swap Meets filled with auto parts. He married his high school sweetheart, Opal Cole on January 8, 1939. They celebrated 71 years of marriage before Opal preceded him in death.

Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie & Lydia Hughes, a sister, Grace Wallander.


Marshall is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Charlotte and Harry Bevil of Broken Arrow; Marsha and Steve Day of Lake Kiowa; four grandchildren and their spouses Paul and Leslie Buford of Denton; Lane and Stephanie Tisdale of Denton; Jarrett and Tracy Bevil of Broken Arrow, OK; Steven and Alison Day of Dallas; seven great-grandchildren.


The family would like to thank the staff at Gainesville Heath & Rehabilitation for their excellent care of Marshall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Baptist Church, 1100 Harrison, Wichita Falls, TX 76309.