Robert Earl Pugh

Robert Earl Pugh obituary, Durant, OK

Robert Earl Pugh

Robert Pugh Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert Earl Pugh of Coalgate, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born on Thursday, December 11, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Thelma Lois (Ables) and Bobbie Dean Pugh.
He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He became a resident of Coalgate, Oklahoma for the past 30 years. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming. He also loved his family and friends dearly.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Thelma Lois (Ables) and Bobbie Dean Pugh.
Survivors include his daughters Jackie Dawn Pugh and Tyler Styles of Coalgate, Oklahoma, Karen Elizabeth Pugh and Jason Abshire of Wilson, Oklahoma, Jessica Riter and husband George of Coalgate, Oklahoma; son Dewayne Bond of Centrahoma, Oklahoma; Three granddaughters Kassandra Amiott of Coalgate, Oklahoma, Zoe Miller and husband Alex of Fairland, Oklahoma, Jasmin Riter of Coalgate, Oklahoma; seven grandsons Brandon Fort of Rockwall, Texas, Dylan Fort of Rockwall, Texas, Ethan Fort of Rockwall, Texas, Christopher Fort of Coalgate, Oklahoma, Tony Riter of Coalgate, Oklahoma, Roper Bond of Centrahoma, Oklahoma, Zayden Bond of Centrahoma, Oklahoma; sister Jeannie Posey and husband Billy of Balch Springs, Texas; dear friend Joe Phillips of Coalgate, Oklahoma; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other beloved family members and friends.
Cremation services have been selected.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090
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