Clifford "Junior" Pugh

Clifford Junior Pugh, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away, at the age of 85, on Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He passed away on the day of Christ the King, and this Thanksgiving the family gives thanks for the life and love of Clifford Junior. He was born in Springhill Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania on May 14, 1928 to parents Andrew Rayman Pugh and Nellie May (Robinson) Pugh. He married the love of his life, June Blaney on March 6, 1948. Clifford Junior was a proud coal miner, with over 48 years of coal mining in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). He loved working with family in the hayfield, planting his garden, and he dreamed of what he would plant the next Spring. Clifford’s bold laughter, strong spirit, vibrant character and unconditional love is now remembered by all of those who knew him and loved him dearly. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, June (Blaney) Pugh of Morgantown; daughter, Lana Pugh Bostwick and her husband Randy Bostwick of Tyrone, Georgia; granddaughter, Meredith Bostwick-Lorenzo Eiroa and her husband Pablo Lorenzo-Eiroa of New York, New York; granddaughter Melanie Bostwick of Chicago, Illinois; and brother, Eugene Pugh and his wife Irmadell (Adams) Pugh of Morgantown. Deceased are his brothers and sisters: Arlie Pugh, Carl Pugh, Pauline (Pugh) Lyons, Anna Marie (Pugh) Kingan, Edna (Pugh) Ciekala, and Mildred (Pugh) Cimmello. Family and friends may call at the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home in Point Marion, where a formal visitation will take place on Friday, November 29, 2013 from six to eight o’clock in the evening. The funeral home is located at 501 Morgantown Street, Point Marion, Pennsylvania. (724-725-5245). A celebration of Clifford’s life will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at twelve o’clock at Calvary Baptist Church in Morgantown, West Virginia with funeral services led by Pastor Doug Strother. The family will receive friends on Saturday one hour prior to the service that day for visitation at the church. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 519 Burroughs Street, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26508. (304-599-2505). Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on S. Pierpont Road at Cheat Lake, West Virginia. Those desiring may offer memorial donations to the Calvary Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund.

Clifford "Junior" Pugh

May 14, 1928 - November 30, 2013