Robert “Darrall” Hughes of Hermiston passed away in Kennewick, Wash. on April 3, 2021 at the age of 80.
He was born on April 25, 1940 in Hermiston to Gwyn Lloyd and Orrel Jane Campbell Hughes.
Darrall grew up and attended school in Hermiston, graduating from Hermiston High School in the class of 1958. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for four years. He then worked at various jobs in the Hermiston area for several years. In 1973, he began his career at the Hermiston Liquor Store. He operated the liquor store for 37 years, retiring in 2010.
Darrall enjoyed fishing, hunting, paint by numbers, playing spider solitaire, reading western novels and meeting for morning coffee with his friends. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them.
Darrall married Donna Barton on March 4, 1972 in Hermiston.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna; sons, Jim (Wendy) Hughes and Bob (Stephanie) Hughes; grandchildren, Cailey, Hunter, Brenton, Breeanna, Madeline and Kenzie; several bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren; and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
A service will be announced at a later time.
Burial will be in Hermiston Cemetery.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
