William Bill Pugh, Jr.

William Bill Morris Pugh, Jr. was born March 12, 1924 and passed away August 5, 2009 in Beaumont. Bill was born in Houston, but moved to Beaumont at a young age. Bill lived in Calder Woods for the last year after the death of his wife, Elizabeth. A member of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, he enjoyed being active in his church. His life was one of love and devotion to his wife and his family. Bill served his country as a member of the US Army during WWII and was a life long member of the Masons.
He had a long and successful career at Mobil Oil in Beaumont. After retiring, Bill and Elizabeth enjoyed many wonderful cruises throughout the Caribbean. He and Elizabeth supported various charitable organizations including Buckner Children and Family Service. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William and Susie Pugh and the blessings of his life, his daughter, Denda Carol Halbirt and his wife Elizabeth Schultz Pugh.
Bill is survived by his two grandchildren, Dean Halbirt of The Woodlands and Laura Joseph and husband, Jason of Spring; four great-grandchildren, Carol Anne and Patrick Halbirt and Haley and Avery Joseph; son-in-law, John P. Halbirt and his wife, Mary Jo Halbirt of Houston; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Frances and H.B Sparks of Beaumont; nephew, Terry Sparks of Tampa, Florida and his son, Christopher.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel with Dr. Raymond McHenry, pastor of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of friends and family will be held Friday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family wishes to extend a very special thanks to the staff of M.D. Anderson, to his Care Givers and friends at Calder Woods that comforted Bill in his final days.