Francis Pugh

Francis E. Pugh, age 85, of Redkey and former Portland resident, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Parker Healthcare in Randolph County.

He was born in Randolph County on July 14, 1933, the son of Albert and Iris (Hardesty) Pugh. He was married Aug. 3, 1985, to Betty Gierhart, and she died Sept. 4, 2005.

He retired from OCM Foundary in Winchester. He served with the U.S. Army and was a member of Portland Moose Lodge.

Surviving are two sons, Tony Pugh of Redkey and Michael Pugh of Redkey; one daughter, Catherine Jessup of Farmland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Reitenour Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.