It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Vernon Watson Pugh Jr. of Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Watson Pugh Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vernon Watson Pugh, Sr. and Pearl Mae Murphy; and his sons, Eric Winslow Pugh, Frederick DeShong Pugh and Walter Kirkpatrick Pugh.

He is survived by : his wife Frances Plimpton; his children, Vernon W. Pugh, III (Tina) and Holly Pugh Johnson (David); his daughters-in-law, Robin Pugh and Joy Kontos; his grandchildren, Kristina Pugh, Katerina Pugh, Carl Johnson III (Alena), Chase Johnson, Anna Pugh, Erin Pugh and Eric Pugh; and his great grandchildren, Carl Johnson IV and Adam Johnson.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 10th 2024 from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM at the Raleigh Memorial Park (7501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation "in memory of V. Watson Pugh" to; The Pugh Family Fund, service the children of Ravenscroft, 7409 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Raleigh NC 27615, or The American Chestnut Foundation (tacf.org), 50 N. Merrimom Ave. STE 115, Ashville, NC 28804 or a charity of one's choice.