Wilma Hughes

Wilma Hughes, 80, of Tar Heel, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 25, 2007 at New Hanover Regional Hospital, Wilmington, NC.



Mr. Hughes was a teacher and coach at Tar Heel High School for 30 years. He continued to work as a volunteer coach with the girls athletic program from 1985 until his death. He also served in the South Pacific with the 82nd Airborne during WWII.



He was predeceased by his parents, Burroughs and Henrietta Hughes.



Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy Darnell Hughes; son, Don Hughes of Vanceboro, NC; daughters, Susan Hughes of Longwood, NC, and Debra Morgan of Linden, NC; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.



The visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Tar Heel Baptist Church and at other times at the home. The funeral will be held at 1:00 Wednesday, March 28, at Tar Heel Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Hill and Rev. Tom Willoughby officiating. Burial will follow in Tar Heel Baptist Church Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Girls Athletic Department, West Bladen High School.