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Joshua Allen Bugg obituary, Swannanoa, NC

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Joshua Bugg Obituary

Joshua Allen Bugg, "Josh", beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his worksite on October 10th. Born on February 26th, 1990, in Asheville, Josh was the youngest of two children. He grew up with a deep love of the outdoors – from hunting deer, to fishing, to climbing trees, to camping. Josh had a heart of gold, and would help anyone – anywhere, anytime. He always had a joke and a smile for everyone around him. Josh's greatest joy came from his family, in particular his daughter, Gracie. He also made a huge impact on his nephews and countless other young people by teaching them to hunt and fish, and to respect and love nature as much as he did. Josh was preceded in death by grandmother, Joyce Bugg; grandfather, Paul Bugg; and grandfather, Charles Gutherie. Josh is survived by his daughter, Gracelynn Rhea Bugg; his fiancée, Sheala Layell; soon-to-be stepchildren, Gaige Keith, Jaxson Keith, and Savage Keith; his parents, Johnny Bugg (Tammy) and Cynthia Gutherie; his sister, Britany Bugg (Terrel); his stepbrother Saxxon Emory; his stepsister, Brittany McCoy; his grandmother, Jeanette Gutherie; his nephews, Josiah Bugg, Jaidon Wilkerson, and Nykari Holloway; and many other beloved family members and friends. A short and sweet celebration of Josh's life will be held at 3pm Saturday, October 18th, at 3385 Hankins Rd, Marion, NC 28752 – Burnett's Landing. Guests are asked to bring a chair, and in lieu of flower arrangements, to bring a single flower to be floated on the lake in memorial. Josh's kindness and love of nature will live on in all who had the privilege of knowing him. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joshua Allen Bugg, please visit our floral store.

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Published by 828 News Now on Oct. 14, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Joshua Bugg

Oct

18

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Burnett's Landing

3385 Hankins Road, Marion, NC 28752

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Penland Family Funeral Home Inc

125 South Avenue, Swannanoa, NC 28778

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Victoria Austin Jennings

Yesterday

Jeanette. So sorry to hear of his passing

Lois PLayer

October 16, 2025

Cindy, I know the loss of your son has been devastating for you. I pray God will give you peace and heal your broken heart

Alvin and Kim (Grooms) Hoyle

October 15, 2025

Cindy, Alvin and I want you to know that we are so sorry for your loss. We will be lifting all of you up in prayer.

Tina Guthrie Bradley

October 15, 2025

Johnny and Cindy I am so sorry for your loss.Pray that God will comfort the family in the next days ahead. Sending prayers and love to the family

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