John Quincy Pugh, Jr.

John Quincy Pugh, Jr., age 101, of Asheboro died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Mr. Pugh was born in Greensboro on October 12, 1913 to John Q. Pugh, Sr. and Alice Davidson Pugh. He served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII. John was the founder of Pugh Oil Company and retired after 35 years of service. He was a member of Asheboro United Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Hill Pugh and 5 sisters and 1 brother. He is survived by his sons, Richard K. Pugh and wife Betty of Asheboro, Alan V. Pugh and wife Mary Joan of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Ronnie Pugh and wife Teresa, Doug Pugh and wife Ruth, Steve Pugh and wife Tammy, Mike Pugh, Julian Pugh, and Worth Pugh; 11 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; brother, David Pugh of Lexington; and 4 half brothers. A memorial graveside service, with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard, will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, Asheboro with Rev. Adrian Pugh officiating. Memorials may be made to Asheboro United Church of Christ, PO Box 381, Asheboro, NC 27204 or the charity of the donor's choice. Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Pugh family.