ARTHR R. HUGHES
Arthur R. Hughes, 81, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2021. He was born on October 1, 1939, to the late Glenn H. Hughes, and Christine Tanksley Hughes.
Arthur married Carol (Gansert) Hughes on June 28, 1959. He was employed as a supervisor at Roots Blower for 33 Years. He served in the National Guard for two years and was a volunteer fireman at Glenwood for many years. He had also worked at the Glenwood Elevator.
Arthur was a faithful member of Western Avenue Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School Director, sang in the choir and shared his musical talents. He was especially known for his rendition of Beulah Land and was asked to sing it at church and many funerals. Arthur had a heart for serving the Lord and always sharing the Gospel whenever and wherever he could.
He is survived by his children; Teresa Lowe of Connersville and Mary Hughes of Connersville, Robert A. Hughes, and Craig Hughes both of Glenwood; his brother Dale (Loraine) Hughes, and his sister Carolyn (Joseph) Steele.
Along with his parents and loving wife, Arthur was preceded in death by his sister Marion Cornn, his brothers; David Howard Hughes, Hedgmond Hughes, Joe Hughes, a son-in-law Rob Lowe, a nephew Scott Hughes, and a half sister Lavonna Kays.
Visitation for Arthur will be held on October 1, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th St. Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.