James “Jim” Clayton Pugh Jr., 90, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Commonwealth Assisted Living.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11 AM at Marlow Heights Baptist Church, 517 Braxton Road, Front Royal with Pastor Jim Bunce and Pastor Wayne Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Pugh was born on April 18, 1932 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late James Sr. and Bittie Carr Pugh. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Charles Pugh and Robert Pugh and his sister, Geneva Peyton. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia where he was a multi-year varsity football letterman. He was a member of Marlow Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Darden Pugh; two sons, Thomas Pugh (Cindy) of Morgans Point Resort, Texas and James C. Pugh III (Gretchen) of Huntly, Virginia; two daughters, Patricia Aadahl (Richard) of Williamsburg, Virginia and Tracy Delaney (Russell) of Roanoke, Virginia; two brothers, George Pugh (Kimmy) of Huntsville, Alabama and Franklin Pugh of Roanoke, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Darren Pugh, Heather Shipe (Kyle), Holly Hoover (Jesse), Hannah Delaney, Cameron Aadahl (Jordan), Rachel Delaney and Samuel Delaney; step grandson, John Randall Perry and four step great grandsons.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131.
The world lost a great man. He was such a gentle giant anytime I had the chance to be around him. He LOVED his family and family was his everything. May the loving memories sustain you in the days ahead. We are so sorry for your loss, but also know he is no longer suffering and is in Heaven rejoicing with those gone before him. Love & Peace to each of you during this difficult time. Donny & Becky Beechem ( Cindy’s sister)
Very well said. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers as they celebrate his life.
Jim was a good Christian friend and got me started in serving the Lord as an usher. I am eternally grateful to him for his encouragement.
Prayers for Betty and family.
May he Rest In Peace. Big Texas Hugs to the entire family from Tom’s Texas family.
Always enjoyed being around Jim’s gentleness. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
Please accept our condolences.
Luisa Smith
Heather, I am so sorry to hear of your grandfather’s death. Keep him close in your heart and memory, share stories with family and friends, so that he is always near in your heart and mind.
Betty,
I am so sad to hear about Jim. I was also surprised to read that he was 18 years older than me. We worked together at church for many years. He was so dedicated on any job he took. He made working in church fun. He was so young at heart and that is why I didn’t realize his age. We had a lot of absolute fun. His laugh was contagious.
I haven’t seen you or Jim for a while but the great memories will be with me for ever.