RC (Curly) Pugh, passed away November 1, 2018 at age 87.
A native of Arkadelphia, Mr. Pugh graduated from Cold Springs High School and went Up North to establish a career with General Tire and Rubber Company. He retired in 1993 to his home on Smith Lake. Dancing was his passion and Dad cut a rug with the best of them, dancing weekly at the VFW as well as Donald Green.
Preceded in death by parents Rufus & Cora Pugh; Siblings: Cleo, Melvin, David, Troy, Irene, Gertrude, Martha, Wanda, Elijah, and Arthur.
Survived by brothers: Grady, Donald (Linda), Billy Gene (Pat), Charles (Patricia).
Survived by his beloved, Maude Abercrombie. Children: Kimberly DeFilippis, Kerry Pugh (Lynda), and Wendy Boorsma. Grandchildren: Nicholas (Liz) & Charlie (DeAnna) DeFilippis, Matthew (Kara) Boorsma & Kelly (Justin) Green, Brian (Leah) & Kelsey Pugh. Great Grandchildren: Carsyn, Bryson, Autumn, Audrey, and Rhys.
Served in the U.S. Army, Korean War 1951-1953.
Visitation Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 1-5 pm at Hanceville Funeral Home, 100 Michelle St. NW, Hanceville. Celebration of Life (graveside service) will be held at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 1638 County Rd 852, Crane Hill, November 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm.
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
