David Matthew Hughes

March 15, 1952 ~ January 4, 2024

David Matthew Hughes, 71, of Walker, La. went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2024. David worked for 33 years for the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. He has attended First Baptist Church in Denham Springs for 40 years. He loved to go camping, travel, and spend time with family. David was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley Branch Hughes; daughter, Dara Hughes (Brandon); daughter, Erin H. Sumerlin (Adam); grandchildren, Kylie Sumerlin, Lucy Kenney, and a grandson to be born in February; siblings, Ann Geroy and Dan Hughes (Carol). He is preceded in death by his parents, McCoy and Billie Hughes. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Sunday, January 7, 2024 beginning at 1:00 pm. Dr. Leo Miller will conduct funeral services at 3:00pm. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com