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Joyce Austin
January 2, 2026
Condolences from the White-Austin family, Smithfield High School student. Peace and blessings to the Buggs family.
Walter A. Bowser
January 2, 2026
Carolyn, Kermit, and Family:
My condolences and prayers to you for the loss of someone who has been very special to you for a very long time. Joe was an accomplished athlete, educator, and coach who influenced the lives of thousands of people, and left a legacy that will caused him to remain in the hearts and minds of people forever.
May he rest in peace.
Walter A. Bowser
Edith Queen
December 31, 2025
Loretta, Sending Our Condolences to you and family. Joe was always well respected and a joy to be around. I know that he will be missed by You and so many others. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings!! Edith & Charles Queen (Conyers, Ga)
Gregory Bailey
December 31, 2025
Ms. Buggs and Kermit,
May Coach Buggs´ strength, grit, and steady presence continue to shape lives-mine included. Always know his lessons still guide, his example still leads, and his values still stand firm in all of us who carry them forward.
May you both find comfort in knowing that his legacy is alive and woven into the lives he molded and the futures he influenced.
You shared him so generously, a gift that can never be repaid; instead, may the love and support of the many lives he touched be a source of strength to you, especially during this time.
With love and respect,
Greg Bailey
Jeffrey Tobias
December 29, 2025
Loretta and Kermit my deepest sympathies. I wouldn´t be what I am today if it weren´t for The Providence of God directing Joe´s heart to look after me even in ways even he was unaware of. I love him. I pray that the God of All comfort be with you and grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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December 28, 2025
Joseph Buggs Obituary
"When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul." Joseph A, Buggs, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 2:13 pm... Read Joseph Buggs's Obituary
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