William H. "Billy" Pugh, beloved husband & father, 74, passed away May 12, 2014 after battling pneumonia and lung disease. Born at Mirador Farm in Greenwood, VA on May 21, 1939, he was the son of the late Ruby J. and Robert V. Pugh. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mickey Pugh.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn of Greenwood, and three sons: Jeff and his wife Pam of Virginia Beach, Richard and his wife Cessiah of Richmond, and Steven and his wife Aliya of Virginia Beach; a grandson, Adam Pugh of Columbus, Ohio, a step-granddaughter, Tiffany Pugh of Richmond, and a step- great-granddaughter, Lourdes Maria Vargas of Richmond. He also leaves behind three sisters; Peggy Ann Boyd of Staunton, Betty Jean Martin of Charlottesville, and Ruby Canody and her husband Calvin of Afton; two brothers, Robert V. Pugh, Jr. and his wife Joan of Waynesboro, and Carl Pugh and his wife Kate of Greenwood; and many nieces and nephews.

Out of high school, Billy worked for Leggett Department stores for 22 years. Afterward, he worked for E. B. Hicks Construction in Crozet building homes. He had many tales to tell about his years in the construction business. Earlier in life, he was an avid horseman and could be found many weekends riding the trails in the mountains around Greenwood with his family.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 PM on Thursday May 15, 2014 at Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet, VA.

A graveside service will be held on Friday May 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet.

Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

We would like to thank all of those that delivered care to him at Charlottesville Health and Rehab along with Hospice of the Piedmont.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Piedmont.