Christopher Big Chris Wayne Tugwell

CHRISTOPHER WAYNE TUGWELL, 52 of Bartlett, passed away at his home on December 28, 2010. Born at St. Joseph’s Hospital on February 28, 1958, to Marjorie D. and James W. Tugwell Jr., he was a lifelong resident of Brunswick. A devoted son, husband, father and grandfather, Chris was preceded in death by his mother and father. He leaves his loving wife of 16 years Barbara Ann Tugwell of Bartlett, TN; second mother, Jean Tugwell also of Bartlett; sister, Nina Lynn Patton (Jerry) of Eads; brother, Wesley Tugwell (Teresa) of Hickory Valley; two sons, Michael Burgess (Jackie) of Olive Branch, MS, and Christopher Burgess (America) of Fontana, Ca; a daughter, Caroline French (Wayne) of Bartlett; and grandchildren, Jacob and Courtney Farmer, Sophia French, all of Bartlett, Hannah Burgess of Olive Branch, MS, and Andria Burgess of Fontana, Ca. Other relatives include nieces and nephews. Chris graduated from Memphis State University where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts. He was the vice president of family owned and operated Tugwell Oil Company. Tugwell Oil’s relationship with Esso/Exxon Mobil dates back to 1924 and has remained constant for the last 86 years. In the company’s early beginnings, Chris’ grandfather drove a wagon hauling gasoline and kerosene and together his grandfather and father built several gas stations throughout West Tennessee. A Memphis Tigers basketball fanatic he was a guitar enthusiast and a friend of Bill W.’s for 22 years. Those who knew him best will always remember his magnetic sense of humor, quick wit, and jovial personality. Chris touched the lives of all that he met and will be incredibly missed by his family and friends. Services to celebrate the life of Chris Tugwell will begin with a visitation from 1-2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. Memorial contributions may be made to The King’s Daughters and Sons Home at 3569 Appling Rd., Bartlett TN 38133. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 North Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100