Wesley Hughes

Wesley Hughes Jr.

Age 69 of Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away on October 2, 2025.

Wesley was born September 10, 1956 in Pasco, Wahington, to Mildred and Wesley Hughes.

In 1976, at the age of 18, Wesley joined the United States Army as a mechanic. He served as a Green Beret, an elite special forces section, and earned both the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct medal. He also accomplished a Sharp Shooter rifle qualification. He served for 4 years and was discharged at the rank of Private Second Class.

Wesley was a kind, loving soul, always willing to help someone who needed him. He will be deeply missed.

Wesley was preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Wesley Hughes Sr; and siblings, Pearly Mae Davis, and Laruth Hughes.

He is survived by his children, Wesley Hughes III, Eric Hughes, Tommie Edmonds, Olivia Colquette, Roilandas Rice, Mister Evans, and Mary Evans; brother, Earl Hughes; first wife, Evelyn Frasier; second wife, Annie Davis; nieces and nephews, Leslie Hughes Davis, "Kenny Poo" Davis, Ebonea Davis, Mary Davis, Mildred "Ashley" Davis, Latrice Carroll, Orietta "Vonne" Hughes, Roy Church, Aezrael Carroll, Hattie Church, and Leslie Hughes Titsworth; as well as 39 grandchildren; and countless more great grandchildren, great nieces and nephews, and other beloved family and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. Wesley Hughes will be held on Wednesday, October 22 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, at 1:00 PM.