Marvin Lavon Hughes

January 31, 1941 - July 25, 2021

Surfside.... Lavon Hughes, age 80 passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Conway Medical Center. Born January 31, 1941 in Conway, he was the son of the late M. Alex Hughes and Juanita Hodge Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a member of the First Baptist Church of Surfside. He also served on the Board of Appeals for the city of Surfside. Mr. Hughes loved fishing and riding horses, especially racking and walking horses. He was the owner and operator of Coastal Insurance Agency for over 40 years. Along with his parents, Mr. Hughes was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Betty Lou Hughes, a brother, Earl Hughes, and a sister, Radie Woodward. Surviving are two sons, Steven L. Hughes (Shauna) and Ricky L. Hughes (Sheba); eight grandchildren, Steven Chase Hughes (Ashley), Chandler D. Hughes, S. Braden Hughes, Miranda Norris, Megan Hughes, Matthew Alex Hughes (Victoria), Jordan Richard Hughes (Eydi), and Joseph Morales (Gabby); nine great grandchildren, Colin, Katelyn, Thiesyn, Mattie Grace, Jada Lynn, Eliza, Owen, Elijah, and Mia; and his brother, William "Bill" Hughes. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Wendell Ray officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Mausoleum. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN, 37214. Please sign the online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.