He was born in Clarksville, TN on August 11, 1958 to Robert Thomas and Lauretta Shemwell.
David grew up in Dover, TN where he was raised by Callean and Rj Hughes.
He enjoyed working and providing for his family, fishing, cooking, listening to music, and watching movies.
David is predeceased by brother Bobby Hughes.
David is survived by daughter Ashley(LaCoya)Hughes, stepdaughter Leigh Haynie, granddaughter Riley Rose, sister Barbara(James)Blanton, brother Henry Shemwell and a host of nieces and nephews.