Jeffrey Pugh

Jeffrey A. Pugh, 64, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away, after an extended battle of cancer, on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio.

He was born on Nov. 15, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Morton Pugh and Wanda (Rhine) Ickes.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 22 years, Virginia “Ginny” (Acheson) Pugh, whom he married on July 2, 2001; his son, Mitchell Pugh of Fort Recovery; his bonus children, Zachary (Erin) Timmerman of Portland, Indiana, and Abigail (fiancé: Tommy Hawkins) Timmerman of Oak Harbor, Washington; his siblings, Morton (Susan) Pugh of Fort Recovery, Annette Pugh of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Julie Ickes of Orlando, Florida; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Butch and Marilyn Acheson of Portland; his in-laws, Ron (Lori) Acheson of Fort Recovery, Mike (Jenny) Acheson of Fort Recovery and Lynn (Randy) Bey of Columbus, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jeff is preceded in death by his second father, John Ickes.

Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. Jeff was a life-long grain farmer and took great pride in his farming operation. He also worked in the parts department at Hull Brothers for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially going fishing and trapping. Jeff also loved playing ping pong and spending time with his family.

A celebration of Jeff’s life will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Fort Recovery Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Quentin Elsea officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.

Guests may visit with Jeff’s family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, and again on Wednesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Nazarene Church.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, P.O. Box 624, Celina, OH 45822, or Grand Lake Hospice, 200 St. Clair St., St. Marys, OH 45885.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting brockmanboeckmanfh.com.