Helbert Hughes
November 13, 1932 - November 23, 2018
Helbert Allen Hughes, 86, of 817 Rebecca Place, Peoria, IL died November 23, 2018 at Headington Oaks. Helbert, affectionately known as ’Pete” to family and friends was born November 13, 1932 in Chitters, Arkansas to Sidney Hughes and Delaware Foreman Hughes. His parents preceded him in death along with three sons, Mauren A. Lyle, Helbert Hughes, Jr. and Johnathan Hughes and one daughter Melissa Hughes; two sisters, Flossy Mae Hughes and Velma Lee Sims-Hughes and one brother John C. Hughes. Pete was a Carpenter by trade. He lead an active life with hobbies including bowling and playing chess. He had a true passion for playing chess and not many people were able to beat him. He was a member of Heaven’s View (formerly known as Christian Family Center) The family left to cherish his memories include ten daughters, Charisse Davis, Genice Smith, Iva Washum, Vanita (Brian) Hollingsworth, Tina (Garrie) Allen, Cami (Dale) Ross, Tasha Adams, of Peoria, IL. Tiara Hughes of Chicago, Carman Hughes and Crystal Wysinger of Florida. Three sons, Damien Murray of Peoria, IL, Jeffery Wysinger of Florida, Devory McGee of Milwaukee, WI. Thirty-seven grandchildren, thirty -eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Two sisters, Doris Gillispie of Peoria, IL, Queen Ester Cook of Indianapolis, IN and one brother, Tony Hughes of Texas. Also to cherish his memory is long time friend of 67 years, Thomas (Joe Ann) Cayson.
Helbert Allen Hughes, 86, of 817 Rebecca Place, Peoria, IL died November 23, 2018 at Headington Oaks. Helbert, affectionately known as ’Pete” to family and friends was born November 13, 1932 in Chitters, Arkansas to Sidney Hughes... View Obituary & Service Information