Funeral Services for B.R. Hughes, Former TC Dean of Students

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of former Texarkana College Dean of Students, B.R. Hughes, who passed away on September 17, 2024.

Texarkana College President Dr. Jason Smith Honored During Award Presentation and Reception
B.R. Hughes (left), Dr. Jason Smith (middle), Don McIntosh (right)

Mr. Hughes was one of the four founders of the American Bladesmith Society and was instrumental in bringing this unique program to Texarkana College. Texarkana College’s Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing was launched in 1988 in partnership with the American Bladesmith Society and was the first of its kind in the world. In July 2019, school officials decided to relocate to the Texarkana College campus to offer more modern amenities while preserving the school’s rich history and proven instructional methods. The B.R. Hughes Classroom was named in honor of Mr. Hughes in 2019.

Visitation will be Friday, September 20, 2024, from 5–7pm at Chapelwood Funeral Home.

The Service will be Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00am at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

More information can be found at Texarkana Funeral Home.


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