Raymond H. Pugh

I had the honor to meet Ray as the Director of Y Camp back in 1976, my first year alone in the U.S.
Not knowing the language or the culture he truly made a great impression on me as a kind, loving and wholesome individual. He put into practice everything he preached. His legacy will long live with me and now my children who are beginning to attend Y Camp. My deepest regrets to Dodee, Shane, Wyatt, Matt, Todd and Jo Renee.
Un fuerte abrazo para cada uno de ustedes.

The positive impact Dr. Pugh has had on my family will never be forgotten. I am glad to know he is at home with his Lord; yet saddened that my young son will never get to "go on a lion hunt" with him. Thank you Dr. Pugh for doing things right.

Jo Renee--& Family--I was sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you.

Ray and I arrived at Y-Camp the same year - 1946. He was my cabin leader in Whip-or-will. Was I lucky, or what? He was the biggest influence on my life, then and now. He was my hero at Roosevelt and Central. When I competed in FB and track at TRHS and at Whittier College, I wanted Ray to know about it. He influenced me to go on to the coaching profession. I owe Ray more than he'll ever know. He was, without a doubt, the most wonderful man I've ever known.

One in a million or more--Our sympahty to Dodee and the children.
Ray conducted himself always as a gentleman and a Christian.

He taught with love and deication to my two sons and I feel that today they are the good family men and citizens through their exposure to Ray Pugh.
Hopefully we may have the opportunity to join him in heavan--the place he now rests.
Bill rhoades Family--Hot Springs Village, AR

Our sincere sympathy is extended to all of Ray's family at this time, however, we also want you all to know what a blessing his life has provided to our family and all who came in contact with him. I have had the privilege of appreciating his friendship and knowledge and humor since we played softball - Monroe vs. Reasnor and since New Hope and Johnston schools. Heaven is blessed now. Grace and Peace to you all at this time.

Ray will always be in my heart and one of the reasons our family fell in love with the Boone YMCA camp! Ray leaves an amazing legacy of positive thinking and hopefulness! I feel blessed to have known him and dearly love his whole wonderful family!