David Earl Hughes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of David Earl Hughes of Kansas City, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Earl Hughes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Thomas Hughes and Annie Hughes (Jones); his wife Paula Hughes (Flint) of Eagleville, Missouri.; his brother-in-law Floyd Hutcherson; and his nieces, Laurie Hutcherson and Lisa Hutcherson Waterman.
He is survived by: his children, Lisa Mikel (Jay), Monica Gillenwater (Rocky), Lorinda Boyle (Eric) and Brian Hughes (Leesa); his grandchildren, Zach, Taylor (Spencer), Josh (Tessa), Jessica (Taylor), Steven (Jobeth), Sean (Joy), DJ (Halie), Dakota, Grace and Mason; and his sisters, Ruth Ann Hutcherson and Mary Wedlock (Steve). He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Roberson Funeral Home - Bethany (1107 S 25th St, Bethany, MO 64424). A graveside service was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Miriam Cemetery - Bethany (931 N 12th St, Bethany, MO 64424).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424.
