Layman Joseph “Joey” Hughes

Mr. Layman Joseph “Joey” Hughes, age 47, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born March 23, 1975, in De Queen, Arkansas, to Layman H. Hughes and Annie Mae (Anderson) Hughes.

Mr. Hughes found joy in his chosen profession as a floor covering installer. He was a very hard worker. Joey spent the last five years working hard to make a great life for his four young daughters. The tragedy that ended his life has stolen the final opportunity he had to make things right for his girls. He enjoyed playing pool in his spare time. He loved his two dogs, Chico and Muppy. He was a good friend to all. He was looking forward to his role as grandpa.

Mr. Hughes is preceded in death by his daughters, Makenzie Hughes and Teressa Hughes, as well as by his mother, Annie Mae (Anderson) Hughes.

He is survived by his sons, Joseph Chaney and wife Whitney, Daniel Chaney; daughters, Kymberlie Chaney, Elizabeth Richardson, Katie Jo Hughes, Megan Hughes, Lillian Hughes, Harper Hughes; father, Layman H. Hughes; and by his brother, Gary Hughes.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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