More detail on this person: Walter James "Jim"
Pugh, 69, of Sylvania died Monday, January 27,
2014, at his home. He was born in Muskogee,
Oklahoma on January 27, 1945, to Carl, Sr. and
Billie (Head) Pugh.
Jim went to Oklahoma State University, but was
called into action in Vietnam prior to graduating.
He served proudly and honorably in the Army as a
helicopter pilot in Vietnam - was part of the 1/9
Cavalry, 1967-68. He earned many honors in the
military, including the Silver Star.
Jim flew helicopters as a civilian for many years,
both in the oil and EMS industries, accumulating
more than 10,000 accident free flight hours. His
last EMS flight service was at St. Vincent Life
Flight in Toledo. After being unable to fly due to
medical reasons, he spent several years working
for Brondes Ford in Toledo, and All American Coach
in Sylvania, OH.
After retiring, Jim became active with Vietnam
veterans groups and helped to present services on
Memorial and Veteran's days both in Sylvania and
in Cushing, OK. He also enjoyed working with the
Cushing High School alumni association. Jim
served proudly as a deacon and an elder at
Sylvania First Christian church for many years.
Jim was part of the all Vietnam Veterans flight to
Washington, DC sponsored by Honor Flight of
Northwest Ohio in October, 2012. He had never
been to see the "wall", and this trip was a
wonderful blessing for him.
Surviving is his wife of 24 years, Dayle;
children, Jennifer Seal (Greg) of Oklahoma City,
Jessica Cobb of Tulsa, OK, Carl Pugh of Sylvania,
OH, and his stepchildren, James Stout of Ft.
Myers, FL and Erin Gangway (Matt) of Sylvania,
OH. He enjoyed his 4 grandsons, Wesley, Austin,
Axl and Xavie, and was looking forward to a 5th
grandson, Chance, who is due in May. Jim was
preceded in death by both parents, and his
brother, Carl Jr.
The family requests memorial donations to First
Christian Church of Sylvania or to Honor Flight of
Northwest Ohio in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will take place starting at 10 a.m. on
Friday, January 31st followed by a memorial
service at 11 a.m. All activities will be held at
First Christian Church of Sylvania, 5271 W. Alexis
Road.
Jim's remains will be transported back to his
beloved Oklahoma, where he has direct ancestors
on the Dawes role (Cherokee lineage).
To leave a special message for Jim's family please
visit, www.NewcomerToledo.com
Published in Toledo Blade on Jan. 29, 2014
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