Thomas J. Hughes, 70, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville. Illinois.

He was born October 16, 1950 in Olean, New York, the son of Jay E. and Janice M. Gallets Hughes.

Those left to share his memory are his daughter Kimberly A. Walston and stepson Ronald Jacobs of Mt. Carmel; brother, Ron and his wife Marsha of Casa Grand, AZ, sister, Marcia Hennessey of Glendale, AZ; and grandson, Jaxon W. Walston.

Thomas was a truck driver, driving his own truck from New York to California and Canada.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Per his request cremation will take place and with no formal services with burial at a later date in St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Allegany, NY.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hughes family.