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 32nd 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.
Keith was a very kind man to anyone he met. He certainly let God’s light shine thru him. Heaven gained another great angel. So sorry Karol and family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Keith was always so nice to let.me and my son fish on his pond on Saturdays. He always had a smile and kind word when we would see him.
We love this family so much and are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you in this time
I am so sorry for you loss. I love you Mrs Karol, and I’m praying for you and your family.
Keith and Karol were some of the first friends we met more than 50 years ago when we moved to this community. He and his parents, Earl and Mae, were such special people and we were blessed knowing them.
Rest in peace, good friend, as you leave us with good memories and respect for a life well lived. We send our love and prayers to Karol, Brandon and Jennifer as they say goodbye to their dad.
I’m so sorry for your loss of a truly great man. It was a true privilege to know him. My deepest condolences.
I’m very saddened by your loss. Keith certainly did his part to make this world a better place.
May God comfort you and your family as only He can during this difficult time.
My family will cherish the many fond memories of Keith and Karol from decades past.
It’s comforting to know that some day because of all Jesus has done for us that we will be reunited with those loved ones who have gone before us. Eventhough, we will miss Keith being here tremendously, there is rejoicing in Heaven today. May God keep you in His loving care.
Our thoughts and prayers for Keith and Karol. Alan and I were both honored when Keith came by and asked if we would be caretakers of Cedar Mills Cemetery about 5 years ago. We take a personal interest in keeping the cemetery looking its best. Rest In Peace Keith and God bless you Karol…..
So sorry for your loss Karol. We thought the world of Keith and feel privileged to know you both…God bless………Hope and Alan
Sorry for your loss.Keirh was good to our family and community.Cheryl Cecil Burge
Keith was a great man may he rest in peace.
Karol, Jennifer and family,
So sorry for your loss, Keith was a good man. Prayers for all of you during this time.
Mitzi Ramsey Lester & family
Karol, Jennifer and family,
So sorry for your loss, Keith was a good man. Prayers for all of you during this time.
Mitzi Ramsey Lester & family
I had the pleasure of seeing Keith every day. He would come & bathe Earl for me when he could. He always walked in with a Smile on his face & the Gleam of God in his eyes! The absolute kindest man on the planet! Karol & I got very close through the years as well. I’ve been so Blessed to have this family in my life! Keith will be missed by anyone that knew him. R.I.P. I Pray The Lord put his comforting arms around this family & comfort them.
You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Love You All Always 🙏💕🕊️