Donald Estill Hughes, 82, passed away on November 21, 2020 due to complications from dementia. Don is survived by his three children, Christopher, Patricia and David, his brothers James Robert and Harold, and his large extended family.
Born in 1937, Don grew up and lived most of his life in central Missouri and the Kansas City area. He graduated college from Central Missouri State University and proudly served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960. Don worked for the United States Department of Agriculture for 30 years until retirement at the age of 55. Don will be remembered as an avid cycler, runner, history buff and dedicated husband and father.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date and Don will be interred next to his wife of 21 years, Karen Hughes. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association whose mission is to support people with Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as their caregivers.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600