George Hughes

Hughes

George Buford Hughes, age 78 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma, passed away March 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa, Oklahoma. Mike Johnson and Jack Thompson will officiate, and burial will follow at Avoca Cemetery near Asher.

George was born November 17, 1944 at home in Macomb, Oklahoma to William Alberta “Bill” Hughes and Mable L. (Waldrupe) Hughes. He was drafted into the Army in 1965 and was stationed in Korea for thirteen months during the Vietnam Conflict and became Sergeant.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hughes of the home; two sons, Scott Hughes of Asher and Todd Hughes and wife, Kendra of Asher; one daughter, Teri Timms and husband, Glen of Asher; nine grandchildren, one great grandson and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mable Hughes; one sister, Remona Bourne; and one brother, Doyle Hughes.