In Memory Of
Walter James Pugh
1945
2014
Walter James Pugh
January 27, 1945 — January 27, 2014
Walter James "Jim" Pugh, 69, of Sylvania died Monday, January 27 at his home. He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on January 27, 1945 to Carl, Sr. and Billie (Head) Pugh.
Jim went to Oklahoma State University, but was called into action in Vietnam prior to graduating. He served proudly and honorably in the Army as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam – was part of the 1/9 Cavalry, 1967-68. He earned many honors in the military, including the Silver Star.
Jim flew helicopters as a civilian for many years, both in the oil and EMS industries, accumulating more than 10,000 accident free flight hours. His last EMS flight service was at St. Vincent Life Flight in Toledo. After being unable to fly due to medical reasons, he spent several years working for Brondes Ford in Toledo, and All American Coach in Sylvania, OH.
After retiring, Jim became active with Vietnam veterans groups and helped to present services on Memorial and Veteran's days both in Sylvania and in Cushing, OK. He also enjoyed working with the Cushing High School alumni association. Jim served proudly as a deacon and an elder at Sylvania First Christian church for many years.
Jim was part of the all Vietnam Veterans flight to Washington, DC sponsored by Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio in October, 2012. He had never been to see the "wall", and this trip was a wonderful blessing for him.
Surviving is his wife of 24 years, Dayle; children Jennifer Seal (Greg) of Oklahoma City; Jessica Cobb of Tulsa, OK; Carl Pugh of Sylvania, OH; and his step-children James Stout of Ft. Myers, FL and Erin Gangway (Matt) of Sylvania, OH. He enjoyed his 4 grandsons, Wesley, Austin, Axl and Xavie, and was looking forward to a 5th grandson, Chance, who is due in May. Jim was preceded in death by both parents, and his brother, Carl Jr.
The family requests memorial donations to First Christian Church of Sylvania or to Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will take place starting at 10AM on Friday, January 31st followed by a memorial service at 11AM. All activities will be held at First Christian Church of Sylvania, 5271 W. Alexis Road.
Jim's remains will be transported back to his beloved Oklahoma where he has direct ancestors on the Dawes role (Cherokee lineage).
Jim went to Oklahoma State University, but was called into action in Vietnam prior to graduating. He served proudly and honorably in the Army as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam – was part of the 1/9 Cavalry, 1967-68. He earned many honors in the military, including the Silver Star.
Jim flew helicopters as a civilian for many years, both in the oil and EMS industries, accumulating more than 10,000 accident free flight hours. His last EMS flight service was at St. Vincent Life Flight in Toledo. After being unable to fly due to medical reasons, he spent several years working for Brondes Ford in Toledo, and All American Coach in Sylvania, OH.
After retiring, Jim became active with Vietnam veterans groups and helped to present services on Memorial and Veteran's days both in Sylvania and in Cushing, OK. He also enjoyed working with the Cushing High School alumni association. Jim served proudly as a deacon and an elder at Sylvania First Christian church for many years.
Jim was part of the all Vietnam Veterans flight to Washington, DC sponsored by Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio in October, 2012. He had never been to see the "wall", and this trip was a wonderful blessing for him.
Surviving is his wife of 24 years, Dayle; children Jennifer Seal (Greg) of Oklahoma City; Jessica Cobb of Tulsa, OK; Carl Pugh of Sylvania, OH; and his step-children James Stout of Ft. Myers, FL and Erin Gangway (Matt) of Sylvania, OH. He enjoyed his 4 grandsons, Wesley, Austin, Axl and Xavie, and was looking forward to a 5th grandson, Chance, who is due in May. Jim was preceded in death by both parents, and his brother, Carl Jr.
The family requests memorial donations to First Christian Church of Sylvania or to Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will take place starting at 10AM on Friday, January 31st followed by a memorial service at 11AM. All activities will be held at First Christian Church of Sylvania, 5271 W. Alexis Road.
Jim's remains will be transported back to his beloved Oklahoma where he has direct ancestors on the Dawes role (Cherokee lineage).
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Friday, January 31, 2014
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
First Christian Church of Sylvania
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Friday, January 31, 2014
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
First Christian Church of Sylvania
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