Aaron Hughes Obituary

Aaron Sedric Hughes, 76, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 7, 2019 following a long battle with COPD. He was born on February 5, 1943 and was a native and resident of Livingston. After high school, he joined the Air Force and met and married one of God's finest, Clara Harding, of Delhi, CA and they were married for 56 wonderful years. He retired from Local 198 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union in 2000. God and family was his everything. He often said "If you don't have God and family, you don't have anything!" He was a member of First Baptist Church and Hurd Merrill Lodge #454 both located in Livingston. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Clara Hughes, daughters and sons in law, Karon & Raymond Woolie, Carolyn & Boyd Westbrook, and Candace & Andy Bourgeois. Grandchildren, Tiffany & Shay Arnone, Brad Dover, Brett & Carley Welda, Lance Woolie, and Jon Curtis, Elizabeth & Lilly Bourgeois, great grandchildren, Annabelle Carroll, Cooper Arnone & Emma Woolie, sisters and brother in law, Sharon & Henry Vallery, and Gayle Naar and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, February 11, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Livingston beginning at 9:00 am with Masonic Services at 11:00 and memorial service beginning at noon, directed by Pastor Jason Purdy. Burial at Gateway Gardens Cemetery, Livingston. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Elva Barber Hughes. Pallbearers will be Raymond Woolie, Boyd Westbrook, Andy Bourgeois, Brad Dover, Shay Arnone, and Roy Schenk.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11, 2019.
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We are so sorry for your loss.Please know that you are in our prayers. Terry and Sue Howes

February 12, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Praise God Mr. Aaron is with His Lord and Savior Jesus!

Jason Purdy

February 11, 2019

Sending prayers in your time of sorrow. He will be missed by all. Star love

Debbie Poche'

February 10, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Airman.

Barry Jarreau

February 9, 2019

Clara & family my prayers are with you. May God comfort as only He can. May you celebrate a life well lived and memories of a long and happy life together.

Janet Shook

February 9, 2019

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)

Jones

February 9, 2019

Dear Family, may God strengthen you with His love, bless you with His peace, and hold you in His arms as you are held in prayer.

Mona Fonte

February 8, 2019

I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the service but please know that I will continue to pray for the family. May God, family and friends be a comfort to you during this time. Love

Estelle Crump

February 8, 2019

Please know that others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support for relatives and friends during your time of mourning.

February 8, 2019

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