of Benton, AR
July 17, 1924 - March 27, 2014
James H. McHughs, 89, of Benton went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 27, 2014. He attended college at Arkansas State Teachers where he played basketball. James was the Chief of Reservoir Regulations for Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
James was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda McHughs and his brother, Joe T. Smith of North Little Rock.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Ann McHughs of Benton; a son, Bill McHughs and wife Kay of Hot Springs, AR, granddaughters, Kelley Ann West of Los Angeles and Ashley Kay Malott and husband Jeff of Springdale, AR, along with great grandchildren, Rachel Saunders, Montana Saunders, Justin Malott, and Mathew Malott.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander with Bro. Jason Tallent officiating.
The family would like to extend a special thanks for the wonderful care that he received at Quapaw Nursing Home in Hot Springs where he spent his last months.
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Paul N. Revis
Saturday, April 5, 2014
I was a young college student working at the Little Rock District Corps of Engineers when I knew Jim. Regret that I lost contact with him over the years and especially that I was unable to attend his internment services. His knowledge of hydraulics/hydrology relative managing reservoirs was impressive before the technological advantages we have today. The quality I appreciated most about him was his willingness to share his knowledge in a pleasant and thoughtful manner with the people of my generation.
With deepest respect,
Paul N. Revis
Sissy Ryan
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Ron Ryan and Sissy Salmon Ryan
Joe Clements
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
I regret that I have a conflict and cannot attend Jim's service. We worked together in Hydraulics Branch. Great guy who liked to fish with George Nall and others. Joe Clements
Beth Greene
Monday, March 31, 2014
We are so sorry for the loss of such a great man, father, grandfather and friend
Love Bill, Beth,Kakki and Alex Greene
Janis Whaley Sevier
Monday, March 31, 2014
Bill and Kay so sorry for your loss. Just happened to look in the paper and realized this was Bill's dad. Would love to see you all and catch up. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. It is never easy to lose a parent or a loved one. Lots of love and prayers, Janis and Bill