Springfield, Illinois
Jun 28, 1961 – Sep 22, 2025 (Age 64)
Derek Wayne Hughes was born June 28, 1961, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield Illinois to the late Julia Mae Wheeler Hughes and John Elmer Hughes, Derek was the third youngest of fourteen children. On September 22, 2025, at 0703 Derek Hughes affectionately called "Big Daddy" by his...
Read MoreMay God bless your family during this time of sorrow. Our sincere condolences.
Emmett and Bobbie Hale
September 29, 2025 | Friend
May the LORD'S Peace be with you as you say goodbye to your beloved one. Sis. Jeannie Warfield. Humbly submitted.
Jeannie Warfield
September 29, 2025
Derek and I went to school together in 1979. He was my best friend back then. I am sadden for the loss of such a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Anna Johnson
September 26, 2025 | School
Sending prayers and condolences to the Hughes family. Derek will be missed by so many. His in in heaven with his father, peaceful and feeling no pain. May he rest in peace.
Lisha R Barger
September 25, 2025 | Friend
