Mr. James Clayton Pugh, III, of Kosciusko, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the age of 47. He was born in Shelby, MS to James and Patricia McGee Pugh on March 9, 1977. He worked as a diesel mechanic and loved working on cars.
He is survived by his wife, Latonya Pugh; daughters, Destiny Pugh and Shyanne Pugh both of Georgia; stepdaughter, Adriana Reyes of Arkansas; sister, Jennifer Svendsen of Georgia; brother, David Pugh of Georgia; two nieces, Shelby Svendsen and Bethany Svendsen; and two nephews, Michael Chase Svendsen and Adam Svendsen. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036 or online at https://give.bcrf.org/give.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Love You Big Bro .🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
He was an incredible man, lots of love in his heart. Omg he was so funny, always made you laugh. My dad admired him so much. I love him! That will never go away. My heart will remain broken until I see him again in heaven. He’s with his mom now, she’s probably kicking him in the butt for this. I can’t wait to see you again sweetheart. You were the love of my life.
My best friend! We have so many fun and great memories together. He made it fun to go to work everyday. We made such a great team working on trucks together and he taught me much of what I know now about 18 wheelers. Anytime I ever needed him for anything, he was always there for me in a hurry. He was the true definition of a real friend. I was beyond blessed to call him friend. I will think about him often and always miss him.
RIH Diesel Doctor. I’m glad I got a chance to meet you and I thank you for everything you have ever done to help my family as well when they needed it. Job well done❤️🙏🏾
Jimmy was one of a kind and loved by so many. I have many great memories of the good times! He was a constant friend to my little family, making sure we were always taken care of. Jimmy never hesitated to lend a hand to anyone in need. Though we are missing you terribly here on earth, we know we will all be together again soon!
My daddy was the most hard working and funniest man you would ever meet his goal was always to make you laugh and smile. He never met a stranger. His personality would light up any room he entered. Most importantly he was a dodge fanatic (no other was better than dodge). He loved sitting for HOURS putting together model cars.when I was born he was so excited to point out that I had his toes, as he called them “monkey toes”. I love you daddy fly high my angel! It’s never goodbye it’s see ya later, my old man ❤️
I met Jimmy many years ago. He was always friendly and willing to help others
He had a big impact on many people’s lives and will be missed!
Met Jimmy a few years ago always had a smile and a joke for you. Good hearted man and would always be willing to help you out. R.I.P.
My sincere condolences to his friends and family, he was loved by his wife Latonya may he rest in peace I met him by Latonya and he was a very nice and loving man!!!
He will be missed, but not forgotten!!!
So many thoughts to put into words. Jimmy was my dearest friend Tonya’s husband. I remember when she told me they were getting married. I could hear the love in her voice. She made a trip to Texas several years ago. She was telling me all she did to get him ready for her to be out of town. He was a very loved man. Without a doubt he loved her and his family very much too. I wish I had taken the trip to meet him in person. Over the phone wasn’t enough. Thank you, Jimmy for loving my sweet friend. Sorry, we all weren’t with you when you met Tonya’s mom! 😂 You are in for a fun time! She is a hoot! I know Bobby is loving your company again. Watch for us! We will be looking for you guys someday soon. In the meantime, we will be here for your sweet love. She misses you so much already!
jimmy was a one of the kind good hearted and smile on his. Face he was a dear friend to me love always
Thank u for 12+ years of unbelievable friendship. And whatevers else needed to be done. -Jimmy Hill
ohhhh monkeyyy , whyyyyyyyyyyy ! we going to miss those silly goose jokes and that smile when you came into our store , keep that arch sharp , ouu ouu ahh ahh outt❤️