William Maurice Bugg Obituary
In loving memory of William Maurice Bugg of Knoxville, Tennessee, who departed this world on February 19, 2026 at the age of 95. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Maurice Bugg to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Maurice Ancel and Abbie Ruth Bugg; his wife Marian Sly Bugg; and his sister Peggy Ruth Sanders (James). He is survived by: his children, Susan Theresa Ward (Roy), Thomas Maurice Bugg, Linda Ann Bugg and David William Bugg (Anne); his grandchildren, Thomas Jesse Ward, Patrick Roy Ward (Centrice Martin), Emily Jory Knight (Robbie), Jacob Alexander Cherry (Natalie), Joshua and Annabelle Bugg; his great grandchildren, Agatha Christie Ward Sowell (Loren), Samuel Clemens Ward (Kale Weaver), Nevin Mulfinger, Mavalynn McAfee, Ashlynn, Evelynn Ward, Kevin (Kionna), Marian, Carolyn, Cathryn Knight, Blakeleigh and Emilia Cherry; his great great grandchildren, Connor James Sowell, Savannah Stimer and Ryker Knight; his sister-in-law Peggy Sly; and his nieces, Suzanne Sanders and Becca Sanders (Dan).
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Ladies of Charity , 120 W Baxter Ave, Knoxville, TN or to Bill and Marian Bugg Physics Endowment, Physics Department University of Tennessee 401 Nielsen Physics Bldg Knoxville Tennessee 37996-1200.
