Mr. James Stevenson Tuggle Jr.

James Stevenson Tuggle Jr., 74, passed away on January 13, 2022 after battling prostate cancer. He was born on July 29, 1947 in Houston, Texas to the parents of Blanche Austin Tuggle and James Stevenson Tuggle Sr. Left to cherish his memory are his only son, James Stevenson Tuggle III, daughter in law, Dorinda Tuggle, and grandson, James Stevenson Tuggle IV. James was a proud member of the Inaugural Class of the Booker T. Washington Athletic Hall of Fame where he graduated high school. He also attended Texas Southern University where he was a collegiate swimmer.

James had a love for fishing and golfing but most of all enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball. James was loved by many friends and family and will be missed by all.

The family sincerely extends its appreciation to all for their prayers and encouragement.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me,

So put me on a boat headed out to sea.

Please send along my fishing pole

For I’ve been invited to the fishing pier.

Where every day is a day to fish,

To fill your heart with every wish.

Don’t worry, or feel sad for me,

I’m fishing with the Master of the sea.

We will miss each other for a while,

But you will come and bring your smile.

That won’t be long you will see,

Till we’re together you and me.

To all of those that think of me,

Be happy as I go out to sea.

If others wonder why I’m missing

Just tell them I’ve gone fishing

Dalmar Pepper