William “Bill” Hughes, 79, of Roanoke died Monday, March 14, 2011.
Mr. Hughes was born June 15, 1931, in Bath County a son of the late Michael Patrick and Gladys May Hughes.
He was a veteran with the United States Army stationed in Austria during the Korean War. He had retired in 1989 from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 36 years with the company.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Helen Gaines “Boots” Hughes of Roanoke; his son, Dan Hughes of Roanoke and his brother, James Hughes of Covington.
In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated.
The family will receive their friends this evening at Oakeys North Chapel in Roanoke from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Fisher officiating.
The family will receive their friends for one hour prior to service time Saturday at Arritt Funeral Home.
Online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com.