Harley Eugene Pugh, 82 of Markle passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday August 20, 2016 at his home. Harley worked for PHD Inc. in Fort Wayne for 34 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Markle Church of Christ, and was a student of God’s word who loved reading and learning from the bible. Harley enjoyed the outdoors and had many hobbies including, fishing, gardening, jogging, and recycling aluminum cans that he found on his long walks.
Harley was born on August 13, 1934 in Huntington, the son of Wilbur and Virginia (Dinus) Pugh. His parents preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Marilyn Overholt on Sept 4, 1956 in Markle. His wife survives.
Additional survivors include three daughters: Teresa (Dave) Guffey of Fort Wayne, Valerie Stallings of Huntington, and Rhoda Swinhart of Markle; two sons: Nathan (Cherie) Pugh of Marysville OH, and Nolan (Pam) Pugh of Huntington 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert Pugh and Norman Pugh and a half sister Lois Gephart
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, at the Markle Church of Christ, 455 E. Morse St., Markle, IN.
Services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Church with Gerald O. Moreland officiating, there will also be one hour of visitation prior to the service.
Interment will be at the Markle Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made out to Gideon’s Bible’s in care of Myers Funeral Home P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.