Tracy Hughes of Cuba, Missouri was born on Jan. 16, 1963 in Rolla, Missouri and passed away Feb. 10, 2026 at the age of 63 years.
He graduated from Cuba High School in 1981.
His early years were framed by the hard work and lessons learned on the farm, helping his father with agriculture, cutting timber and operating a sawmill. Tracy later founded Double H Excavating.
He had a special knack for storytelling, often captivating those around him with tales from his life.
Yearly hay season became a family tradition—filled with teamwork among the challenges of breakdowns and humid weather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett L. “Boss” and Grace Bernice Fanger Hughes.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly Hughes of Cuba, Missouri; son, Robert Hughes of Cuba, Missouri;
daughter, Marilyn Arnold and husband Billy of Abilene, Kansas; five grandchildren, Gracie, Ella, Everett, Hudson and Ryan; sisters, Diana Pantaleo and husband Steve and Pansy Bingham and husband Terry; other relatives and friends.
Graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. on February 16, 2026 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri with Dave Robinson officiating.
Pallbearers were Robert Hughes, Billy Arnold, Gage Lincoln, Tim Lincoln, Buddy Hughes and Jeff Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Darryl Earhart, Gerald Earhart, Paul Schwent, Mike Robinson and Kenny Asher.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
