October 12, 2024, 70, Kinston —

Mr. Melvin Pugh, 70, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm with a viewing from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at the Loftin Memorial-J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home, 106 N. East Street, Kinston, NC.

He was born on May 9, 1954 in Lenoir County, NC to Mandy Louise Pettiway Pugh and Leroy L. Pugh. He is survived by his fiancée; his sons; grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends.

Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class are entrusted to Loftin Memorial-J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home of Kinston.