Robert C. “Bobby” Bugg, passed away peacefully on October 11,2019, at his home in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by his family and friends. Bobby was a native of Gadsden, Alabama, graduating from Gadsden High School in 1985. He was Senior Class Vice President, Editor of the Magnavox, Captain of the Tennis Team his Senior Year, competing in first position all four years. He was also in the Beta Club, Key Club, and a Senior Notable.
Bobby graduated from Huntingdon College in 1989 with a Bachelor of Sciences degree. He competed on the tennis team and was a member of Kappa Sigma: Mu Beta Chapter. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he attended the University of Alabama, completing his M.B.A. in 1991.
He began his long career in the financial sector, with AmSouth Bank. In 1994 he moved to Sarasota, Florida to work for SunTrust Bank. He moved to Dallas, opening up his own firm in 2007, with a dear friend and colleague, Neal Scott. Bobby and Neal founded Brookmont Capital Management, with Bobby serving as Managing Member, Chief Investment Officer & Chief Compliance Officer. He was proud to be a Chartered Financial Analyst as well.
Bobby was an avid Alabama fan, dog lover, and car enthusiast. He was loyal and kind, and generous to a fault. He loved his hometown and was a tenacious historian as well.
Bobby was predeceased by his father, Clarence T. Bugg, Jr. as well as his paternal grandparents: Iva Todd & Clarence Turner Bugg, Sr. and his Maternal grandparents: I.B.& Clarence Russell Scruggs
He is survived by:
Mother, Marlyn Scruggs Bugg
His sister, Beverly Bugg (Richard) Phillips
Aunt, Peggy Scruggs Palmiter & several cousins &
his beloved Golden Retriever, Rebel
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in the name of Robert C. Bugg to the following:
Alabama Public Television or Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center in Gadsden.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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