H.C. Pugh

H. C. Pugh died peacefully after a bout with pneumonia on October 28, 2020, at the Ascension Jane Phillips Hospital of Bartlesville, OK. At the age of 83. He is survived his wife Alberta Pugh and son Michael Krause, granddaughter Kelsie Krause. Grandson John Bernard Bair II, wife Cindy of Little Rock, AR. Great-grandchildren John David, Finn, and Ellory. Grandaughter Sylvia Lynn Deree Stafford, husband Thomas, of Sallisaw, OK. Great-grandchildren Aubree-ana, Asher Jordan, Gibby, and Gabby. Grandson David Caylyn Bair, wife Courtney, of Sallisaw, OK. Greatgrandchildren Cambree and Caden. One great great grandchild, Quinn James. He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father William and Mary Pugh. Brothers, Richard, Tuck, Kenneth and Carroll Pugh and sister, Lucille Stephens. Daughters Vicki Pugh, Deb Bair and grandaughter, Kandace Krause. H.C. was born on May 28, 1937 in Oglesby, OK to William and Mary Pugh. He went to school at Oglesby Elementary. He married Alberta on May 16, 1981 at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. H.C. was a Pipefitter for the Henry J. Kaiser Company and his job took him and his family to many places to work construction around the country. After construction business waned, he moved his family back to Oglesby in 1986 and they have resided there ever since. He worked for the Washington County Road Department until he retired in 1996. H.C. was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt. He was a generous, witty, dedicated individual who loved his wife and family and was devoted to them. H.C. was a board member of the Oglesby Volunteer Fire Department for many years and served as President of the Ochelata Sportsman's Club as well. H.C. belonged to a group called the Ochelata Life Christian International Association, better known as the "Liars Club". They worked around the Ochelata, Oglesby area helping people in need and just lending a helping hand. You could find them on most days sitting around the table at the Foster's grocery store, drinking coffee, swapping stories, laughing, and having a good time. He was loved by everybody for his wit, funny jokes, contagious laugh and wonderful hugs. He was a devoted husband who never let a day go by that he didn't tell Alberta how much he loved her and appreciated her. To say he will be missed by his family and friends is an understatement. He loved Jesus and is now in Heaven with Him and his family who preceded him in death. A memorial service for H.C. will be held at Happy Hill Church, 39758 W 3100 Rd. Ramona OK 74061 on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 1 pm. Offer CondolencePrint