Bruce Pugh

Bruce Pugh

Bruce Pugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hood Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 20, 2026.
BRUCE PUGH age 70 of Crossville, TN passed away April 4, 2025. He was born March 10, 1955 in Crossville, TN the son of Sherman and Earlene Bowman Pugh. He was retired from the Cumberland County School System after many years as a bus driver and was owner and operator of Bruce Pugh Septic for 56 years. He was a friend to many and was loved by all who were blessed to have known him. He loved being outside, running his equipment and riding his four wheeler, but his greatest love in life was his granddaughters, Kailey and Kinsley.

He is survived by his son- Travis Pugh and his wife Misty of Crossville, TN, sister- Nadene Golliher and her husband Dennis of Crossville, TN, grandchildren- Kailey Pugh and Kinsley Pugh and he also leaves his companion- Jessica Vanlandingham.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife- Gail Pugh and brother- Robert Pugh.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 3pm at Hood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday April 8, 2025 from 5pm-8pm at the funeral home. His burial will be in Mayland Cemetery.

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