Exhibit 32.1
          Form of Certification Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63
                      of Title 18 of the United States Code

I, Thomas I. Morgan, the president and chief executive officer of Hughes Supply,
Inc., certify that, to the best of my knowledge, (i) the Form 10-K for the
period ended January 30, 2004 fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information
contained in such Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of Hughes Supply, Inc.


Date: April 14, 2004                   By: /s/  THOMAS I. MORGAN
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                                          Thomas I. Morgan
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Hughes Supply, Inc. and will be retained by Hughes Supply, Inc. and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.