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James Hunter "Jim" Pugh, III, 53, of Middletown, died on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Theresa Ann Zell Pugh.
Born June 8, 1960 in Olney, he was a son of J. Hunter Pugh Jr and Mary Loretta Offutt Pugh, of Walkersville, and a grandson of the late Judge James Hunter and Kathryn Pugh and the late Leonard Jerome and Mary Loretta Offutt. Jim was a 1978 graduate of Walkersville High School and received his degree in Criminology from Auburn University in 1983. His professional career was spent in real estate appraisal work and he was associated with J. Hunter Pugh S.R.A. and later was a principal in the Pugh Real Estate Group. For over 30 years, he specialized in commercial real estate appraisals in Montgomery and Frederick counties.
Jim was a longtime member and past president of the Rotary Club of Rockville, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He also served on the board of Montgomery County Crime Solvers.
He was a member of Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Libertytown; and was a former member of Saint Raphael's Catholic Church, Rockville, where he was very active in church activities including teaching at the Parish and coaching the CYO High Girls Basketball team. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Jim loved youth athletics and coached baseball, soccer and softball in various leagues in Montgomery and Frederick counties. He was also a passionate cyclist and for many years played and coached the Washington Air softball team of the Montgomery County adult league.
Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by three children, Clare Veronica Pugh, James Hunter Pugh IV, and Brigid Ann Pugh, all of the home; four siblings, Mary Edwards and husband, Joel, of Richmond Hill, GA, Julia Roller and husband, Craig, of Charlottesville, VA, Michael P. Pugh and wife Caroline, of New Market, Alonnie Ropp and husband Brian, of Middletown; and 21 nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 and 6 to 8pm on Monday, April 21 at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Tuesday, April 22 at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 9190 Church Street, Union Bridge (Libertytown) with Father Jason Worley, celebrant. Interment will be in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Libertytown.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donation to the Patty Pollatos Fund, Inc, (James Pugh Fund), 11102 Eagletrace Court, New Market, MD 21774-6704; www.ppfinc.org.
Online remembrances of Jim may be shared with the family at keeneybasford.com .
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I remember his selfless dedication to the St. Raphael's youth ministry when I was in high school. We shared a good friendship outside the church and enjoyed visiting his fathers farm in Frederick with my friends. I haven't seen Jim in over 20 years, however all of my memories of him were good ones. He was a model of service to his community and will be missed.
Brad Metz
November 9, 2014
Jim was a good friend. His thoughtful words were always very heartfelt and appreciated; I know many who would say the same. He was, simply, a GOOD MAN, in a world that cries out for more. I send my prayers to Jim's family, in hopes that you are surrounded by loved ones to support you in this time of grief.
God's blessings,
Gena
Gena Brumitt (née Barbrey)
April 21, 2014
Dear Theresa,
You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Be comforted by family, friends and the hope of seeing him again.
Love Always,
Maria
Maria Zell-Bigelow
April 21, 2014
Jeannie and I extend heart-felt sympathies to Jim's family in their time of grief. Jim was, correct that, IS a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed. We are so looking forward to celebrating him Saturday at the benefit supper at St. Peters in Libertytown, between 3 and 7 pm. God Bless Jim and his loved ones.
April 21, 2014
Remembering you and the Family during this time of great sadness
Love and Prayers
Di Zell
April 18, 2014
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bev & Edd Shelton
April 16, 2014
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Fouche
April 16, 2014
May God give you serenity and peace. We love you.
April 16, 2014
HAVING BEEN IN REAL ESTATE FOR 45 YEARS, HUNTER WAS IN A CLASS MY HIMSELF. HE WAS GREAT TO WORK WITH. HE WILL BE MISSED
ALLEN BURDETTE
April 16, 2014
Our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Love,
Bev & Pat
Patrick O'Connor
April 16, 2014
Jim was one of the good ones who would do anything for you if it was within his capability. He was an amazing husband,father, son, brother and friend. Jim, you have left a void in this life impossible to fill. We will keep you in our memories and in our hearts forever! To the Pugh family and Jim's closest friends, I offer my sincerest condolences.
Tom Drabczyk
April 16, 2014
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