There is no online obituary.  The info below was copied from the service program sent to me by Mr. Hughes granddaughter.  I can send a copy of the complete word file of the program if desired.

Born on April 5, 1937 in Fort Smith, AR to Mary Marie Sweeney and Monnie Hughes.  He passed away on April 10, 2016 at home surrounded by family.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and bride of 61 years, Norma Sue; daughters- Monica Kay and Carol Sue; son-in-law Peter Tomasz; grandchildren- Jason and Chase Hughes and Courtney Mae Tomasz; great-granddaughters Brittany and Naomie Hughes; siblings- Patricia Nelson, Betty Harrison, Carol Shuck & husband Con, Jerry Davis and wife JJ; sister-in-law Nancy White; brothers-in-law Luther White and wife Jean, Robert White and wife Barbara; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his beloved son Pete (MRH, Jr.) and grandson Peter Barrett Tomasz.

During the Korean War, Monta proudly served in the US Army as a Communications Specialist Third Class.  Following his military service, he packed up and took his young family west to Barstow, CA where he worked for the telephone company & continued his career in communications.  Then he moved the family to Dallas, TX where the next 47 years would be a great adventure – taking him all over the world with Collins Radio and raising his family.  Just prior to retiring he started a new career with FEMA, serving 10 years to assist victims of natural disaster across the country.  

Monta was a true patriot and proud member of the NRA.  He loved his family, his country and the Good Lord.  In 1952, he was baptized alongside his life-long best friend Bill Leverett at the First Baptist Church of Ft. Smith.  

Although he is home now, with the Good Lord, he will be missed greatly by all those who loved him dearly.

