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Edward Sugg Obituary
December 29, 1933 - December 26, 2023
Mr. Edward "Rod" Rodin Sugg, Sr. passed away early the morning of December 26th having spent a delightful Christmas with his local family members.
Born December 29, 1933, in Smithfield, North Carolina to the late Burton Whitfield and Rose Gordon Sugg as the youngest of eight children.
He was a graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science and served in the United States Army.
As a career educator, he taught industrial arts and drafting for thirty years, first in Asheboro, later at West Forsyth High School. Known by many as "Doc Sugg," he was one of the first nationally certified athletic trainers in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
He was fascinated with aeronautics, building and flying models in his youth and later becoming a private pilot. In his retirement, he constructed a real airplane from nothing more than a set of plans.
His wife and children knew him as loving and patient with a wonderful sense of humor. During his sixty-one-year marriage, he used his artistry and technical skills to craft fine furniture and custom cabinetry. As a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, he served as a deacon and as a member of many committees.
He is survived by wife, Julia Hudson Sugg; son, Edward Rodin Sugg, Jr. (Teresa); daughter, Martha Virginia Sugg Ebert (Scott); grandchild, Jennifer Zimmerman (Adam); great granddaughter, Lindsay Zimmerman; great niece, Maygen Sechrist (Josh); great grandniece, Sophie Murray; sister, Betty S. Welch of Smithfield, NC; and numerous other beloved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday January 6, 2024 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Jon Gaska officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, Crisis Control Ministry, 200 East Tenth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, or a charity of your choice.
Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is assisting the Sugg Family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
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Bob Fridy
January 5, 2024
I had the pleasure of working as Doc's student assistant athletic trainer in the early 80's and learned so much from him. He encouraged me to call up the training room at NCSU my freshman year and ask if they needed help. I was so glad he gave me the confidence to do it. I had a great time working with the NCSU training staff as a student and never thought I would get to work under such great coaches as Dick Sheridan and Jim Valvano among many others. My twin Sister was playing softball at UNCC and eventually got the bug for athletic training and became certified. Shortly after graduation she worked for West Forsyth several years soon after Doc retired. He was a great teacher and I know positively impacted the lives of many other students. He will be missed.
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Betty Henning
January 3, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Doc at West and he was the nicest guy around always willing to help out where he was needed. I pray for all his family and friends to remember all the good things that he did and he did plenty.
Ann McKenzie
January 3, 2024
Julia, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray for you and the family. I'm sorry I can't be there but I live in SC now. Ann McKenzie
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