James Ellis Hughes, Sr., age 94, of Malvern, passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home.  He was born January 1, 1927, in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Joseph H. and Annie M. Brown Hughes.  James was a retired Industrial Electrician.  He was a World War II Army veteran.  James was a devoted family man and was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed treasure hunting and working on electronics in his free time.  James was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Michael D. Hughes and Craig S. Hughes, and one brother, Charles Hughes.

Survivors are his wife of seventy-two years, Betty Sue Hubbard Hughes of Malvern, one daughter, Linda Brown (Steve) of Benton, two sons, James E. "Jim" Hughes, Jr., (Malinda) of Hot Springs and David A. Hughes of Alexander, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild

Private interment will be at Richland Cemetery.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.