Billie Taylor Hughes, 78, of McComb, passed away May 18, 2019 at his residence , surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation is Tuesday from 5PM until 8PM at First Baptist Church, 1700 Delaware Avenue, McComb, MS 39648 and Wednesday from 12PM until services at 2PM with Dr. David Millican officiating. Burial with full honors will follow in Hollywood cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.
Billie was born March 14, 1941 in Poplarville, Miss. He was the son of the late Wilton Taylor Hughes and Doris Davis Hughes.
Billie was a member of Pisgah Methodist Church before joining First Baptist Church of McComb.
A graduate of McComb High School, Billie attended Southwest Mississippi Community College and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi. Billie also graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and was a member of the FBI Possible Club.
Starting in 1959, Billie served on the Mississippi National Guard 155th Infantry for 6 years after completing his basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was also a paratrooper and founding member of the 1st Airborne Special Forces unit with the Mississippi National Guard.
Billie began his professional life as a fireman for the Illinois Central Railroad; but when his position was eliminated in 1964, his co-workers recommended that he apply for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Graduating from Patrol class 16 in 1964, Billie enjoyed a 30 year career with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. His career began patrolling the roads of Southwest Mississippi leading to a rise through the ranks as Captain of District 9, Major of the Southern Region, and Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of the Uniform Division for the state. From 1987 to 1994, Billie was the first Lieutenant Colonel to serve for both a Democratic and Republican governor. Billie served on the board of both the active and retired Mississippi Trooper Associations, and was elected president of the Mississippi Retired Trooper Association in 2012.
In February 1994, Billie accepted the Chief of Police position in McComb and served through August 2008. He was one of the longest serving police chiefs in McComb history. During his time with the McComb Police Department, Billie was the founding Chairman of the Southwest Mississippi Drug Unit and served on the Juvenile Justice Board. He was also a board member for the Mississippi Chiefs of Police Association.
Billie was an active member of the McComb Rotary Club where he achieved the status of Paul Harris Fellow. With Mississippi Safety Services, Billie taught Defensive Driving classes throughout southwest Mississippi for nearly 20 years, and also assisted with the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program through Mississippi State University.
In 2009, the Enterprise Journal awarded Billie the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Billie enjoyed competing in pistol matches and was an accomplished marksman winning countless trophies over a span of 50 years. Many of these trophies are still on display at the Mississippi Highway Patrol headquarters in Jackson, Miss. In 2004, Billie won the NRA World Action Pistol Championship for the Metallic Sight Senior Division in Columbia, Missouri beating out competitors from countries all over the world.
But what Billie enjoyed most in life was helping people and keeping them safe, and he passed this on through mentorship of many young men and women pursuing careers in law enforcement. He had a very full and productive life and will be remembered for his leadership wherever he was and his example as a true southern gentleman. Oh what a great adventure he had on earth for 78 years! He will be missed.
Billie is survived by his wife Glendia Boyd Hughes, and they enjoyed a true love story for 54 years. He is also survived by his two sons Daniel Boyd Hughes and Billy David Hughes (Michelle); grandson Drake Taylor Hughes and step grandson Ryan Daniels (Jade); and two nieces Gena Olds and Nicole White.
A very special thank you to Hospice Compassus and all the caregivers who have been there with us for the past three years.
Pallbearers will be the Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard.
Honorary Pallbearers are the Liberty Gun Club members, Retired and Active Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers, Retired and Active McComb Police Officers and McComb Rotary Club members.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his name to First Baptist Church of McComb, 1700 Delaware Ave, McComb, MS 39648 (fbcmccomb.com) and Hospice Compassus, 119 W. Presley Blvd., McComb, MS 39648 (hospicecompassus.com).
Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com
Visitation is Tuesday from 5PM until 8PM at First Baptist Church, 1700 Delaware Avenue, McComb, MS 39648 and Wednesday from 12PM until services at 2PM with Dr. David Millican officiating. Burial with full honors will follow in Hollywood cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.
Billie was born March 14, 1941 in Poplarville, Miss. He was the son of the late Wilton Taylor Hughes and Doris Davis Hughes.
Billie was a member of Pisgah Methodist Church before joining First Baptist Church of McComb.
A graduate of McComb High School, Billie attended Southwest Mississippi Community College and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi. Billie also graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and was a member of the FBI Possible Club.
Starting in 1959, Billie served on the Mississippi National Guard 155th Infantry for 6 years after completing his basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was also a paratrooper and founding member of the 1st Airborne Special Forces unit with the Mississippi National Guard.
Billie began his professional life as a fireman for the Illinois Central Railroad; but when his position was eliminated in 1964, his co-workers recommended that he apply for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Graduating from Patrol class 16 in 1964, Billie enjoyed a 30 year career with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. His career began patrolling the roads of Southwest Mississippi leading to a rise through the ranks as Captain of District 9, Major of the Southern Region, and Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of the Uniform Division for the state. From 1987 to 1994, Billie was the first Lieutenant Colonel to serve for both a Democratic and Republican governor. Billie served on the board of both the active and retired Mississippi Trooper Associations, and was elected president of the Mississippi Retired Trooper Association in 2012.
In February 1994, Billie accepted the Chief of Police position in McComb and served through August 2008. He was one of the longest serving police chiefs in McComb history. During his time with the McComb Police Department, Billie was the founding Chairman of the Southwest Mississippi Drug Unit and served on the Juvenile Justice Board. He was also a board member for the Mississippi Chiefs of Police Association.
Billie was an active member of the McComb Rotary Club where he achieved the status of Paul Harris Fellow. With Mississippi Safety Services, Billie taught Defensive Driving classes throughout southwest Mississippi for nearly 20 years, and also assisted with the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program through Mississippi State University.
In 2009, the Enterprise Journal awarded Billie the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Billie enjoyed competing in pistol matches and was an accomplished marksman winning countless trophies over a span of 50 years. Many of these trophies are still on display at the Mississippi Highway Patrol headquarters in Jackson, Miss. In 2004, Billie won the NRA World Action Pistol Championship for the Metallic Sight Senior Division in Columbia, Missouri beating out competitors from countries all over the world.
But what Billie enjoyed most in life was helping people and keeping them safe, and he passed this on through mentorship of many young men and women pursuing careers in law enforcement. He had a very full and productive life and will be remembered for his leadership wherever he was and his example as a true southern gentleman. Oh what a great adventure he had on earth for 78 years! He will be missed.
Billie is survived by his wife Glendia Boyd Hughes, and they enjoyed a true love story for 54 years. He is also survived by his two sons Daniel Boyd Hughes and Billy David Hughes (Michelle); grandson Drake Taylor Hughes and step grandson Ryan Daniels (Jade); and two nieces Gena Olds and Nicole White.
A very special thank you to Hospice Compassus and all the caregivers who have been there with us for the past three years.
Pallbearers will be the Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard.
Honorary Pallbearers are the Liberty Gun Club members, Retired and Active Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers, Retired and Active McComb Police Officers and McComb Rotary Club members.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his name to First Baptist Church of McComb, 1700 Delaware Ave, McComb, MS 39648 (fbcmccomb.com) and Hospice Compassus, 119 W. Presley Blvd., McComb, MS 39648 (hospicecompassus.com).
Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com
Billie Taylor Hughes, 78, of McComb, passed away May 18, 2019 at his residence , surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation is Tuesday from 5PM until 8PM at First Baptist Church, 1700 Delaware Avenue, McComb, MS 39648 and Wednesday from 12PM until services at 2PM with Dr. David Millican officiating. Burial with full honors will follow in Hollywood cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.
Billie was born March 14, 1941 in Poplarville, Miss. He was the son of the late Wilton Taylor Hughes and Doris Davis Hughes.
Billie was a member of Pisgah Methodist Church before joining First Baptist Church of McComb.
A graduate of McComb High School, Billie attended Southwest Mississippi Community College and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi. Billie also graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and was a member of the FBI Possible Club.
Starting in 1959, Billie served on the Mississippi National Guard 155th Infantry for 6 years after completing his basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was also a paratrooper and founding member of the 1st Airborne Special Forces unit with the Mississippi National Guard.
Billie began his professional life as a fireman for the Illinois Central Railroad; but when his position was eliminated in 1964, his co-workers recommended that he apply for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Graduating from Patrol class 16 in 1964, Billie enjoyed a 30 year career with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. His career began patrolling the roads of Southwest Mississippi leading to a rise through the ranks as Captain of District 9, Major of the Southern Region, and Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of the Uniform Division for the state. From 1987 to 1994, Billie was the first Lieutenant Colonel to serve for both a Democratic and Republican governor. Billie served on the board of both the active and retired Mississippi Trooper Associations, and was elected president of the Mississippi Retired Trooper Association in 2012.
In February 1994, Billie accepted the Chief of Police position in McComb and served through August 2008. He was one of the longest serving police chiefs in McComb history. During his time with the McComb Police Department, Billie was the founding Chairman of the Southwest Mississippi Drug Unit and served on the Juvenile Justice Board. He was also a board member for the Mississippi Chiefs of Police Association.
Billie was an active member of the McComb Rotary Club where he achieved the status of Paul Harris Fellow. With Mississippi Safety Services, Billie taught Defensive Driving classes throughout southwest Mississippi for nearly 20 years, and also assisted with the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program through Mississippi State University.
In 2009, the Enterprise Journal awarded Billie the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Billie enjoyed competing in pistol matches and was an accomplished marksman winning countless trophies over a span of 50 years. Many of these trophies are still on display at the Mississippi Highway Patrol headquarters in Jackson, Miss. In 2004, Billie won the NRA World Action Pistol Championship for the Metallic Sight Senior Division in Columbia, Missouri beating out competitors from countries all over the world.
But what Billie enjoyed most in life was helping people and keeping them safe, and he passed this on through mentorship of many young men and women pursuing careers in law enforcement. He had a very full and productive life and will be remembered for his leadership wherever he was and his example as a true southern gentleman. Oh what a great adventure he had on earth for 78 years! He will be missed.
Billie is survived by his wife Glendia Boyd Hughes, and they enjoyed a true love story for 54 years. He is also survived by his two sons Daniel Boyd Hughes and Billy David Hughes (Michelle); grandson Drake Taylor Hughes and step grandson Ryan Daniels (Jade); and two nieces Gena Olds and Nicole White.
A very special thank you to Hospice Compassus and all the caregivers who have been there with us for the past three years.
Pallbearers will be the Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard.
Honorary Pallbearers are the Liberty Gun Club members, Retired and Active Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers, Retired and Active McComb Police Officers and McComb Rotary Club members.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his name to First Baptist Church of McComb, 1700 Delaware Ave, McComb, MS 39648 (fbcmccomb.com) and Hospice Compassus, 119 W. Presley Blvd., McComb, MS 39648 (hospicecompassus.com).
Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com
Visitation is Tuesday from 5PM until 8PM at First Baptist Church, 1700 Delaware Avenue, McComb, MS 39648 and Wednesday from 12PM until services at 2PM with Dr. David Millican officiating. Burial with full honors will follow in Hollywood cemetery under the direction of Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit.
Billie was born March 14, 1941 in Poplarville, Miss. He was the son of the late Wilton Taylor Hughes and Doris Davis Hughes.
Billie was a member of Pisgah Methodist Church before joining First Baptist Church of McComb.
A graduate of McComb High School, Billie attended Southwest Mississippi Community College and received a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi. Billie also graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and was a member of the FBI Possible Club.
Starting in 1959, Billie served on the Mississippi National Guard 155th Infantry for 6 years after completing his basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was also a paratrooper and founding member of the 1st Airborne Special Forces unit with the Mississippi National Guard.
Billie began his professional life as a fireman for the Illinois Central Railroad; but when his position was eliminated in 1964, his co-workers recommended that he apply for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Graduating from Patrol class 16 in 1964, Billie enjoyed a 30 year career with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. His career began patrolling the roads of Southwest Mississippi leading to a rise through the ranks as Captain of District 9, Major of the Southern Region, and Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of the Uniform Division for the state. From 1987 to 1994, Billie was the first Lieutenant Colonel to serve for both a Democratic and Republican governor. Billie served on the board of both the active and retired Mississippi Trooper Associations, and was elected president of the Mississippi Retired Trooper Association in 2012.
In February 1994, Billie accepted the Chief of Police position in McComb and served through August 2008. He was one of the longest serving police chiefs in McComb history. During his time with the McComb Police Department, Billie was the founding Chairman of the Southwest Mississippi Drug Unit and served on the Juvenile Justice Board. He was also a board member for the Mississippi Chiefs of Police Association.
Billie was an active member of the McComb Rotary Club where he achieved the status of Paul Harris Fellow. With Mississippi Safety Services, Billie taught Defensive Driving classes throughout southwest Mississippi for nearly 20 years, and also assisted with the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program through Mississippi State University.
In 2009, the Enterprise Journal awarded Billie the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Billie enjoyed competing in pistol matches and was an accomplished marksman winning countless trophies over a span of 50 years. Many of these trophies are still on display at the Mississippi Highway Patrol headquarters in Jackson, Miss. In 2004, Billie won the NRA World Action Pistol Championship for the Metallic Sight Senior Division in Columbia, Missouri beating out competitors from countries all over the world.
But what Billie enjoyed most in life was helping people and keeping them safe, and he passed this on through mentorship of many young men and women pursuing careers in law enforcement. He had a very full and productive life and will be remembered for his leadership wherever he was and his example as a true southern gentleman. Oh what a great adventure he had on earth for 78 years! He will be missed.
Billie is survived by his wife Glendia Boyd Hughes, and they enjoyed a true love story for 54 years. He is also survived by his two sons Daniel Boyd Hughes and Billy David Hughes (Michelle); grandson Drake Taylor Hughes and step grandson Ryan Daniels (Jade); and two nieces Gena Olds and Nicole White.
A very special thank you to Hospice Compassus and all the caregivers who have been there with us for the past three years.
Pallbearers will be the Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard.
Honorary Pallbearers are the Liberty Gun Club members, Retired and Active Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers, Retired and Active McComb Police Officers and McComb Rotary Club members.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his name to First Baptist Church of McComb, 1700 Delaware Ave, McComb, MS 39648 (fbcmccomb.com) and Hospice Compassus, 119 W. Presley Blvd., McComb, MS 39648 (hospicecompassus.com).
Share condolences at sharkeyfuneralhome.com
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