George Peter "Pete" Pugh, age 57, of Asheboro died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lacy Parks officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Pugh was born in Asheboro on October 3, 1957 to Robert and Maggie Richardson Pugh. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brothers Bickett Pugh and Robert Donald Pugh. George could be found hanging out at Asheboro Bingo where he met many friends and he loved playing poker. He loved being with his grandchildren. He had a big heart and was always willing to help others.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Pugh; sons, Jason Pugh and Joanna Necessary, Justin Pugh and Casey Woodard; grandchildren, Tristin Pugh, Trevor Pugh, Kylee Pugh, Eli Pugh-Schlick; sisters, Joanne Brooks and husband Micky, Patricia Blankenship, Diane Hill and husband Kenneth; brothers, Ronald Lee Pugh, Larry Junior Pugh and wife Patricia, John Edward Pugh, William Joe Pugh and wife Cathy, and Armp Chris Pugh.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro and other times at his home.