George was born July 4, 1939 in Glenwood, Arkansas, the son of Charlie and Jeanie Hughes. He graduated from Ector High School in 1957. George married the love of his life, Barbara Jo Owen, in 1958. He worked for General Cable for many decades. George loved spending time with family and enjoyed becoming a great-grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

George leaves to cherish his memories, three sons, Gary Hughes and wife, Rhonda, Greg Hughes and wife, Kathy, Steven Hughes and wife, Delicia, all of Bonham, TX, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one on the way, extended family and friends.