Buster Pugh

Buster Pugh, 83, of Monroe, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Glomaur, Kentucky on June 6, 1926 to parents Ervin and Stella (Clemmons) Pugh.

Buster owned the Phillips 66 Station in Monroe and also worked as a mechanic for Aeronca, Montgomery Wards and Howe Motors, finally retiring from Square D in 1989. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, was a member of the American Legion in Delaware, Ohio and was a Kentucky Colonel. Buster was a member of the Logan Ave. Church of Christ.

Mr. Pugh is survived by his wife of 63 years, Thelma L. (Wells) Pugh; sons, Stephen (Joan) Pugh, John (Peggy) Pugh and Anthony (Bonnie) Pugh; daughters, Rhonda (Steve) Helton, Lajona (Mark) Bradley and April Pugh; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Herbert Ray Pugh and two infant brothers; sisters, Hazel Welch and Mazel Rupe; and nephew, Hubert Welch.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Reverend James Cockerham and Reverend Fred Bishop officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at North Monroe Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Senior Independence Hospice, 1701 Llanfair Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45224.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044