Mr. James Clayton Pugh, III, of Kosciusko, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the age of 47. He was born in Shelby to James and Patricia McGee Pugh on March 9, 1977. He worked as a diesel mechanic and loved working on cars.
He is survived by his wife, Latonya Pugh; daughters, Destiny Pugh and Shyanne Pugh both of Ga.; stepdaughter, Adriana Reyes of Arkansas; sister, Jennifer Svendsen of Georgia; brother, David Pugh of Ga.; two nieces, Shelby Svendsen and Bethany Svendsen; and two nephews, Michael Chase Svendsen and Adam Svendsen. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036 or online at https://give.bcrf.org/give
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook may be signed at www.ofhwinona.com
