Paul A. Tuggle

Paul A. Tuggle, 85, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Patrick County on November 13, 1927 to George Eugene Tuggle and Flora Spencer Tuggle. Paul served in the Navy during WW II and retired from DuPont with 40 years of service. He attended Mount Bethel United Methodist Church. He was an accomplished gardener, farmer, horticulturist and inventor. Paul was a member of the American Legion Post 11 for over 60 years, VFW and AMVETS. He was also the former District Commander of American Legion District 6. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Rose Tuggle Hall; three brothers, Hampton Eugene Tuggle, Carl William Tuggle and George Stuart Tuggle. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Rakes Tuggle; two sons, James Robert (Bob) Tuggle and Dwayne Paul Tuggle; four grandchildren, Ashley, Amber, Jay and Matt. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett with Pastor Steve Garner officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 1:00 PM on Tuesday prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 63 Mount Bethel Circle, Martinsville, VA 24112. To express condolences on line, please visit www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com.