Donald L. Hughes, 81, of Morganton, NC passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. Born on November 8, 1944 in McDowell County, NC.
Donald enjoyed golfing and loved his cats dearly. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served his country for 4 years.
Donald is survived by his son, Wesley Brian Hughes; a stepson, Deran Lail (Trea) and other extended family.
There are no services schedules at this time.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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You are missed more than you know. I left dollars and got your boy to find this week. He was so happy he screamed to heaven I love you paw paw Don . I'm sorry you couldn't stay longer but I'm glad you with Mama Vonda and your mom and Dad and brother. I miss you buddy we all do
It was an honor to take care of you for the last 5 years and during your last moments you were surrounded by all of your babies and I will promise to take care of them for you just like I did you. I know you're happy you're back with Mama I know you missed her so much. Until we meet again watch over us. Your baby girl Trea. I miss you so much already.
It was an honor to take care of you for the last 5 years I miss you so much but your with Mama not and I know you missed her. I will take care of you babies for you! They were all with you during your final moments. Love you Don your baby girl Trea
DAD .... I LOVED U MORE THAN U WILL EVER KNOW BUDDY !!!! MISS YA LIKE CRAZYYYYY ALREADY .... JUS WISH THAT WE COULD VE HAD MORE TIME TOGETHER ❤️ 😔 😪!!!!! GIVE DONNIE AHH BIGGGG OLE HUG 4 US ALLLLLLL 😢 😞 LOVE ❤️ 😍 YA BUNCHES AN BUNCHES DAD !!!!!! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ..... LOVE ❤️ YA BUDDY 😘❤️!!!!! 😘 🤲🙏🙌💙🦀🎰