Clyde McKinley Hughes Sr.,69, of Springfield passed away on May 28th,2020 at 6:17pm at home. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Springfield, the son of Lorenzo C and Willie Etta Starks Hughes.

  Mr. Hughes worked for First Student as a school bus driver; and retired after 15 years of service. He was a member of the CB Club, and a great bowler. He bowled for many local leagues. He also enjoyed roller skating and was widely known as one of the best freestyle skaters in the state. He was a believer in God, and a frequent visitor of Bedside Baptist Church, and read his bible daily. 

   He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Leander W. Hughes.

   He survived by one daughter, Chevelle (Feliciano) Hughes Estrada of Chicago; two sons Clyde Hughes Jr, Travis Sullivan both of Springfield. One Harold Hughes of Springfield; three sisters, Helen Clemons of Omaha, NE, Genoa K ( Gilbert) Hawkins of Chicago and Mary Rosanna Mabon of Springfield. Three grandchildren; chephon (Carlos) Morrison, Airereona Hughes, and Marcus Hughes. Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews.