Earl Keith Hughes, 86, of Sherman, Texas, formerly of Gordonville, was called to a glorious reunion in Heaven on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Keith was born on October 22, 1938 in Gordonville, Texas to Earl and Mae (Cecil) Hughes. He graduated from Whitesboro High School.  He was a Deacon and member of First Baptist Church in Gordonville.  Keith married Karol McAfee on July 25, 1971 in Sherman, Texas and they have enjoyed 53 years together.  He retired from General Motors and then began his own business in Gordonville.  Keith was a member of the Gordonville Masonic lodge # 536 where he was a 32^nd degree Mason, having served as Worshipful Master of the lodge and being a recipient of the Golden Trowel Award for his service to the lodge and the community at large.  He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and working his cows.  Keith was a Godly man who loved his family and loved to share with others the love of Jesus.

He is survived by his wife, Karol Hughes of Sherman; son, Brandon Hughes and wife, Lauren of Sherman; daughter, Jennifer Hughes of Gordonville; grandchildren, Austin Hughes of Corsicana; Dayten Hughes of Whitesboro, Weston Hughes and Amelia Hughes of Sherman, as well as many loving family and friends.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mae Hughes, daughter, Tracy Kay Hughes, and sister, Shirley Yvonne Hughes.

Funeral services honoring Keith will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Gordonville, officiated by Dr. Rusty Waller.  Interment will follow at Gordonville Cemetery.  A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.