William Douglas Pugh

William Douglas Pugh (88), Commerce, entered into rest on November 24, 2014.

Born in Buford, Georgia on July 2, 1926; he was the son of the late William Wesley Pugh and the late Eunice Pugh.

He was a graduate of Buford High School and drafted into the Army in October 1944 and joined the war with the 94th Infantry Division in Germany in February 1945. He served in the Rhineland, in Central Europe and later under General Patton in the 3rd Army. He also served as a guard during the Nuremburg Trials and received his discharged on August 7, 1946. Mr. Pugh earned the Combat Infantry Badge, two Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal.

After his military service, Mr. Pugh worked for Burrell's Supermarket in Buford for 30 years and later for J&J Foods in Gainesville for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Noama Niven Pugh; his sister, Opal Martinez; brother, Richard Pugh and step children, Paula Niven Hardy, Sunny Niven McDonald and Ronald Paul Niven.

He is survived by his brothers Bud Pugh (Suwanne) and Jimmy Pugh (Lawrenceville). In addition, he is survived by his step daughter, Candy Niven O'Kelley (Rockmart) and her husband, Herschel; sons-in-law Charles L. Hardy, Jr. (Commerce) and Lauren W. (Bubba) McDonald, Jr. (Clarkesville). Doug also leaves behind his grandchildren Tracey Hardy Newcomer, Charles L. Hardy, III (Sabrina), Ellen Hardy Shea (Peter), Lauren W. McDonald, III (Claire) and Tiffany Niven as well as nine great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia on Wednesday, November 26th at 2:00 pm. Reverend Carlton Allen, Pastor of Commerce First Baptist Church, will be officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899 and Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 864.3683