Leonard Martin Hughes

Leonard Martin Hughes “Sue” was born on July 5, 1947, in Navarro County Chaneyboro, TX to Curtis and Hazel Hughes. He received his education in Childress, TX. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at Baldwin Chapel C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Supt. J. B. Baldwin and First Lady Irish Baldwin. Through encouragement of Sis. Baldwin, he sang in the choir and played the guitar. He was a faithful employee of Rolling Meadows Apartment Homes for 10 years.

Leonard lived and raised a family in Arlington, TX where he was well known and highly regarded in the community. He was a peaceful and generous man who loved God and his family. He was hardworking but knew how to have fun. He was always willing to help anyone in need. He loved music whether that was singing or playing. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and barbequing. When you were around Leonard, he made you feel like family. He exhibited what love your neighbor and kindness really mean. Leonard was loved and will truly be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Curtis Hughes Jr., and Billy Frank Hughes. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Brenda Hughes. Daughters, Deven (Oscar) Perez of Crowley, TX and Dedra (John) Beck of Redlands, CA. Grandchildren Talysha Beck-Urvanejo, Moses Beck, Riley Cox, Mariah Perez, Jasmine Perez, Caroline Perez, Xavier Beck, and Oscar Perez III. Great Grandchildren Wesley Cox, Paisley Cox, Bonnibel Beck, and Silas Beck-Urvanejo. Sisters Artra Buckley (Dallas, TX), Erma Simms (OKC, OK), Virginia Williams (Longmont, CO), Sarah (Phil) Drew (Childress, TX), Rachel Horrice (Duncanville, TX), Florence Collins (Dallas, TX), Hazel (Maico) Nelson (Thornton, CO/ Cap-Haitien, Haiti), Christine Brown (Loganville, GA); as well as a host of Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.