Contributions to the tribute of John D. Hughes

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

I met John D. Hughes when I worked at River Oaks Bank & Trust Company as CFO from 1978 to 1992. John handled legal work for ROBT as well as for most of Chairman James E. Lyon's real estate transactions. John was a great attorney and an even better friend. I will never forget that he arranged for his law firm, Hughes, Watters & Askanase, to hire our daughter, Katherine Brewer, when she graduated from Baylor University in May, 2000 with a BBA degree in Marketing and Human Resource Management. John was someone you could always count on. He was smart, trustworthy and always on top of every issue. I will miss him. Darrell Brewer, CPA Houston, Texas

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Steve Soodi posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

He was very honest and sincere and he came out there table and I always trusted him with every transaction that possible with him involved Lost for friends and family rest in peace in heaven

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Paul K. posted a condolence

Monday, January 27, 2025

It was an honor to work with John from 2001 until his retirement from HWA. Even then, we continued to play golf together from time to time. I enjoyed his company. He was a kind and thoughtful man, careful in what he said and slow to anger. I remember making a mistake once that made his client very mad at him. I know John was really mad at me, too, but he just sat me down for a gentle rebuke. He taught me a valuable lesson about dealing with other people - quiet "disappointment" can be just as effective as yelling and screaming. I have applied that lesson many times myself. Ironically, John came to mind just last week, a few days before he died. Maybe that was him saying goodbye on the way to heaven, where I'm sure he will be welcomed. I will miss him.

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Bill Stewart posted a condolence

Sunday, January 26, 2025

John was a good friend and great attorney. I knew John for fifty-five years. I was proud to be invited to his retirement party. He extricated me from a bad deal I had made and actually got me a job with one of his clients. I will be eternally grateful. Bill Stewart

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The family of John D. Hughes uploaded a photo

Saturday, January 25, 2025

John D. Hughes

1942 - 2025