William Evans Hughes, age 88, of Selma, AL, passed away July 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jule Ann Raine Hughes; son, Robert Evans "Van" Hughes, II; parents, Robert Evans and Ella Mae Hughes; brother, Robert Hughes, and brothers-in-law, Robert Wilson, Pete Gibbs and Robert E. Raine. Surviving are his children, Wanda Hughes Burns (Stanley), William Franklin Hughes and Renee Hughes; sisters, Voncil Wilson and Juanita Shell (Randall); grandchildren, Lindsey Hughes McClerin, Robert Evans Hughes, III, Ashley Marie Hughes (Jeremy Podjuban), Joel Austin Hughes (Janet), Evan Mason Hughes, Ryan Collin Hughes, Jennifer Renee Hughes and Lauren Elizabeth Hughes; great-grandchildren, Carmen, Michael, Brooke, Gavin, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Monday, July 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in New Live Oak Cemetery with his nephew, Elder David Wilson officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mr. Hughes' family members will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Selma Animal Shelter, 206 Medical Center Pkwy., Selma, AL 36701.