He was a mechanic by trade. Although he was unable to ride he loved his Harley. He was the type that if you needed anything he would be there to help. His nickname was Jelly Bean. He loved his fiance Tammy and he loved his children. He loved all of his cats. His favorite saying was Oh Hell Naw! He was definitely one of a kind!
John is survived by his fiance Tammy Waren. His children Reana Maddox (Mike), Benita Smith, Stephen Dwayne, John Pugh, Jr. (Suzie), Brandy Southerland, Misty Butler (Marco), Chelsea Waren. His siblings Mike Williams, Darrel Leaper, Alisha Sexton, Rick Manley. He had 13 grandkids and 12 great grandkids.
John was preceded in death by his mom, Virginia Pruett, his son in law, Sonny Southerland; his brother, Rick Manley and his aunt, Sarah Stacks.