Celebrating the Life of Retired MSG Roosevelt Pugh

Sunrise January 9, 1949

Sunset May 16, 2021

Memorial Service Thursday, May 27, 2021

2:00 p.m.

Chisolm’s Family Funeral Home 3100 S. Old F.M. 440 Rd

Killeen, Texas 76549

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Obituary “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course,

I have kept the Faith” II Timothy 4:7

Roosevelt “Rosey” Pugh was born on January 9, 1949, in Eudora, Arkansas. He was the ninth of eleven children born to Tom and Elizabeth Pugh. The family moved to Kilbourne, Louisiana where he attended Combs McIntyre High School until 1966 when the family moved to Houston, Texas. Roosevelt graduated from Jack Yates Senior High School in 1969. He entered the U.S. Army in September 1969 and completed Basic Training at Fort Bliss, Texas. After completing Basic training Roosevelt received Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Washington and served in the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Roosevelt entered the U.S. Air Force in August 1972. After completing Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas he was assigned to Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas as a Fuels Apprentice. On February 1, 1993, Roosevelt retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years of active service. Following his retirement, he worked as a Contract Manager for the U.S. Navy at Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, Maryland for 20 years before relocating to Killeen, Texas in 2012. Roosevelt was an active member of Adams Chapel AME Church and was the Quartermaster for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1820 in Temple, Texas. His military awards and decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Air force Outstanding Unit Award, Vietnam Service Medal with three service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, U.S. Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education

Ribbon with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Overseas Ribbon with one Oak Leaf Cluster-short, Air Force Overseas Ribbon with one Oak Leaf Cluster-long, Air Force Training Ribbon. Roosevelt was also awarded the Master Supply/Fuels Badge and U.S. Army Combat Infantry Badge. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Will, Ruben, Howard, and Robert; and two sisters: Rosie Lee and Linda Faye. Roosevelt was a loving Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife Brenda; his children from his first marriage: Kimberly Braxton of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Ricky Pugh of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Shemika (Jeremiah) Spencer and Kristofer Pugh of San Antonio, Texas. He also leaves to celebrate his legacy his eleven brilliant and beautiful grandchildren: Jamar Alexander Andrews, Daylin Lindley, Kendra Alannah Pugh, Zoe Lorene Spencer, Kristofer Roshawn Pugh II, Kristina Denise Pugh, Brianna Lindley, Baylee Lindley, Lauren Melodee Lindley, Joshua Olorun Robinson Lindley, and Samasoni Stafan Pugh. Also left to reflect on precious memories are his siblings: Genever Keys of Bastrop, Louisiana, Jerry (Teresa) Pugh of Atlanta, Georgia, and Audrey (Rubin) Eugene and Carrie (Leonard) Fisher of Houston, Texas along with his host of nieces, nephews, cousins, associates, and many friends.

Order of Service

Processional .............................................................................. Minister and Family Prayer Scripture Reading .................................................................... Old and New Testament

Song ............................................................................................ Song Title and Artist

Reflections and Expressions ................................................. Family and Friends

(Two Minutes, Please)

Silent Reading of Obituary Song ............................................................................................ Song Title and Artist

Eulogy/Words of Comfort ..................................................... Minister

Recessional ............................................................................... Minister and Family

A Repast for Family and Friends will be served at:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Bell Post 1820 and Auxiliary

3302 Airport Road Temple, Texas 76504

I Am Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call:

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found my place at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow: I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much;

Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my life seemed all too brief: Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.

Honorary Pallbearers

Jerry Pugh Ricky Pugh

Kristofer Pugh Jamar Andrews Jerry Spencer Robert Sumter

Elliott Pugh Anthony Tolder Thomas Steward Sonny Chambers

Pastur Tebo Peltrie Jones

Acknowledgements

The family wishes to thank each and every one of you With deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness

and love shown to us during the passing of our loved one. May God continue to bless each of you.

~ The Pugh Family~

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To

Chisolm’s Family Funeral Home & Florist “Where Every Memory Is Cherished”

3100 S. OLD FM 440 Rd Killeen, Texas 76549

254.245.9365

Offer condolences at www.chisolmsfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at vfw.org

“In Memory of Roosevelt Pugh Quartermaster VFW Post #1820 (Temple, TX)”