Earl Jones Pugh, age 91, of Crossville, passed away on January 30, 2024. He was born October 1, 1932, in Crossville, the son of Casto and Daffie Ledbetter Pugh. He worked several years at Crossville Rubber Products and later retired after many years with J Paul Smith Excavating. He also attended Mayland Baptist Church.

He is survived by his children: Clyde Pugh (June) of Alpha, Kentucky, Margaret Conner, Darlene Jones (Mike), Donna Mitchell (Bob), and Debbie Snyder, all of Crossville; brothers: Brownie Pugh, Junior Pugh (Sandy), Linley Pugh, J.D. Pugh (Shaune), Oscar Pugh, Otis Pugh (Joyce), and Andrew Pugh (Connie); sister: Sue Gibbons of Crossville; special granddaughter: Melanie “Boo” Garrett of Crossville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Bobbie Lou Pugh; brothers: Jack Pugh, Randy Pugh, and Cordell Pugh; and sisters: Earlene Pryor, Mamie Lou Green, and Mattie Jernigan.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 2, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home in Crossville. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mayland Cemetery.