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Robert Hughes
1928 - 2024
Robert Hughes
1928 - 2024
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BORN
1928
DIED
2024
Robert Hughes Obituary
Robert Hughes was a boys' high school basketball coach in Fort Worth, Texas whose successful leadership lead to over 1,300 victories for his teams over decades.
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21 Entries
Johnetta Jones
June 30, 2024
May God Bless the Hughes family. Coach Hughes, you will always be remembered for all the hard work and achievements and awards that you accomplished. You will truly be missed, but not forgotten. You inspired us so much that nothing was impossible if we never gave up. We held on to those dreams. How could I forget? You were our mentor. I always will remember you and my classmates and my neighbors and my community. You kept dreams alive. God bless you. May you rest in peace.
Johnetta Jones
Class of 1981
Bobby White
June 30, 2024
I met the honorable coach Robert Hughes in Longview, Texas at a Christmas Basketball Tournament. My name is Bobby White.
Timmy Anderson
June 27, 2024
I played for him at I M Terrell a freshman 1973
Ethel Pike Cannon
June 23, 2024
I remember him, he and my father were first cousins, family nickname "Foofie", lol. He will be missed - now it's just his only sister ,Erma Jean.
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CA
June 22, 2024
The love of friends and family carry you through your grief. May God comfort you .
Coco Bliss
June 20, 2024
Condolences to the Hughes Family.
Paula R. Howard-Smith-Class of 1986
Sandra Jenkins
June 20, 2024
RIP Beloved Coach Robert Hughes!
Rachel Overcash
June 20, 2024
Coach Hughes and his wife were wonderful neighbors, He will be missed.
Goodbye to a selfless caring human being.
Regina Walker
June 19, 2024
I met Coach Hughes when my son was a sophomore in high school all though my son didn´t attend Dunbar High, Coach Hughes still had an impact on my son and would often have talks with him. Because of his encouragement my son stayed on the right track and he is also teaching and coaching and making a difference like Coach Hughes. My condolences and prayers are with this family and Coach Hughes will be missed by many. R.I.P Coach you have earned your WINGS
Adrianna Thomas
June 19, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Donald and Carolyn Woods
June 18, 2024
A man with Intergrity and Class
Darla Dunlap
June 18, 2024
Wow! I was shocked and saddened to learn that Coach R. Hughes had departed to a better life after 96 years on Earth, but simultaneously contemplating the great time all of us shared as wildcats at P.L. Dunbar in the 80s and 90s.
When Coach Hughes resigned from coaching in FW, the "glory" truly departed and sports, competition, and the liveliness of the City of FW died with him. When he resigned from coaching altogether, all of the ambitious fans moved away from the city and flocked to the suburbs, and now that's where the competition lives. When Coach Hughes resigned from coaching all of the long lines of fans who once encircled Wilkerson Greines awaiting tickets to see "the greatest show in town" also ceased and so did the money. I remember how intimidated I was as a female basketball player because I knew, on certain days during practice, Coach Hughes, Coach Criss, and Coach Terrell were going to make us females work like "Hebrew" slaves as we competed on the court against the male athletes and I always dreaded it. Not only were the basketball games lively, but so were the crazy pep rallies that we had every Friday before the football and sometimes the basketball games. The entire Dunbar Community had so much to look forward to...even academically.
So, to the Hughes Family and the Wildcat Family, hang on to the memories because while the "glory" has departed from our community, it hasn't departed from our hearts! Live on Wildcats! D. Dunlap, Class of 1984
Janelle Almendis
June 17, 2024
May the God of love be with you and comfort your hearts. May his legacy continues.
RB
June 17, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Hughes family, may God be with you all to help you as you endure this very difficult time of your loss.
Teresa Young
June 17, 2024
I remember Coach always walking getting his exercise in I tried walking with him a couple of times around the neighborhood I am 5"2 he said talk to you later good seeing you. That meant I was too slow for his walk. What a man and a respectful guy always had a smile and a good sense of humor. Take your rest Coach well deserved. Much love Class of 1977 Teresa Young
Veronica Warrior
June 16, 2024
Coach Robert (Bob) Hughes was always a Man's Man, but, very respectful, direct and encouraging with his students and others. His gentleness with those he loved will always be remembered and respected. Rest in PEACE COACH, may GOD give you a resting place in Heaven. V. Warrior & Family
Jenee Emlyn
June 16, 2024
I am so sorry about the loss of Robert. The Hughes family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. As you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).
RR
June 16, 2024
An amazing coach, so dedicated to basketball and his players and he was so overwhelmingly successful at it. A true credit to the game. Sincerest condolences to the Hughes family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all to help you through your time of loss.
Catherine Page Snow
June 16, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences. Coach I was a friendly, good neighbor.
Robert and Cathy Snow
Dovie R. (Finch) Bell
June 15, 2024
ALL I remember is Coach Hughes had the WILDCATS winning. Rest in eternal peace, Coach
Bobby Gilbert
June 14, 2024
If you missed an assignment in practice, coach tap u on the but with his pattle.Breaking up a crap game,coach would sneak up on the game every one would run and leave the money. Coach would pick up the money and smile, and say ,I got lunch money. What a great human .
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