Harley E. Pugh

1934 - 2016

Harley E. Pugh obituary, 1934-2016, Markle, IN

Harley E. Pugh

1934 - 2016

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

Harley Pugh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 21, 2016.
Harley Eugene Pugh, 82 of Markle passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday August 20, 2016 at his home. Harley worked for PHD Inc. in Fort Wayne for 34 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Markle Church of Christ, and was a student of God's word who loved reading and learning from the bible. Harley enjoyed the outdoors and had many hobbies including, fishing, gardening, jogging, and recycling aluminum cans that he found on his long walks.

Harley was born on August 13, 1934 in Huntington, the son of Wilbur and Virginia (Dinus) Pugh. His parents preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Marilyn Overholt on Sept 4, 1956 in Markle. His wife survives.

Additional survivors include three daughters: Teresa (Dave) Guffey of Fort Wayne, Valerie Stallings of Huntington, and Rhoda Swinhart of Markle; two sons: Nathan (Cherie) Pugh of Marysville OH, and Nolan (Pam) Pugh of Huntington 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert Pugh and Norman Pugh and a half sister Lois Gephart

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, at the Markle Church of Christ, 455 E. Morse St., Markle, IN.

Services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Church with Gerald O. Moreland officiating, there will also be one hour of visitation prior to the service.

Interment will be at the Markle Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made out to Gideon's Bible's in care of Myers Funeral Home P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.

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August 25, 2016

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August 24, 2016

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August 23, 2016

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Cindy Foshee

August 25, 2016

Marilyn so sorry for your loss. I sure will miss Harley running and riding his bike up and down the road. Harley was a good man. Harley up there talk god word. The Foshee's

Bruce & Linda Myers

August 24, 2016

Marilyn and Family,
Linda and I extend our love, sympathy and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Harley was a true Christian and it reflected in his church and the community. We are not able to be in Markle at this time but want all of you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers

Larry Elwood Jr

August 23, 2016

It was a joy working with Harley many thoughts and prayers to his family and friends! Harley taught me alot about Christianity and want it meant to him, he definitely influenced my life in a very positive way! RIP Harley you finished the run!

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