Rufus Franklin Tuggle, 78, of 309 Greenwood Street, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, May 2, at Eden Baptist Church where he was a member. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Tuggle was born January 29, 1933 in Stoneville, NC, son of the late Realy and Mary Shelton Tuggle. He was a retired superintendent in bridge construction and worked for, both, Smith & Rowe Construction and Duncan Construction. Surviving is his wife, Josephine Rea Tuggle of the home; son, Richard Wayne Tuggle and wife, Novie of Eden; daughter, Wanda Kay Thompson and fiance', James Stump of Eden; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Terri Woods Tuggle of Eden; two brothers, Rev. Benny Tuggle and wife, Laverne of Stoneville and G. T. Tuggle and wife, Phyllis of Ridgeway, VA; and two sisters, Margaret Kendrick and Bert Chaney, both of Stoneville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth "Kenny" Tuggle. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday, (11 am - 12 noon) at Eden Baptist Church and other times at the residence on Greenwood Street. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Jo and Family: We are so sorry for your loss of "Uncle" Rufus. We have very fond memories of sitting around your kitchen table, Jo, drinking coffee, sharing some delicious dessert you had fixed, laughing with Rufus, and sharing memories with him. May he rest in peace now and enjoy his new body in heaven. We love all of you. Mae; Yvonne & Rick; Mitzi & Bob; Sharon & Jim; and Steve (and our children - Christy, Tina & Preston, Brian & Max, Morgan, Craig, Megan, Joel & Julia)
Mae Holt & Family
Jo, So sorry to hear about Mr Tuggle, I truly loved him as a nurse and a friend. I loved to see him laugh. I will be thinking of you. "My Lord, if I may be walking through fields that are rough with grief and care, may I have the courage to continue on to the smooth pastures, where I may walk with comfort and peace. May I not let the weariness and sorrow that may come to my heart to-day dwarf my hope and enjoyment of the future. Amen"
Kim Adams
Kay, Ricky and Family, So sorry to learn of your loss but it is heavens gain. May your love and memories give you strength in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diana Shough Biggs
Joe and family - so sorry to hear about Rufus. We all shared some great times growing up and being in your home - please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Doris Rea Melvin
Oh rufus sorry to hear that you died. May love be with Kay and Beth during this hard time. I love you Rufus!!Be happy in heaven.
Annabelle Brooks
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