Rufus Franklin Tuggle

Rufus Franklin Tuggle, 78, of 309 Greenwood Street, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, May 2, at Eden Baptist Church where he was a member. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Tuggle was born January 29, 1933 in Stoneville, NC, son of the late Realy and Mary Shelton Tuggle. He was a retired superintendent in bridge construction and worked for, both, Smith & Rowe Construction and Duncan Construction. Surviving is his wife, Josephine Rea Tuggle of the home; son, Richard Wayne Tuggle and wife, Novie of Eden; daughter, Wanda Kay Thompson and fiance', James Stump of Eden; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Terri Woods Tuggle of Eden; two brothers, Rev. Benny Tuggle and wife, Laverne of Stoneville and G. T. Tuggle and wife, Phyllis of Ridgeway, VA; and two sisters, Margaret Kendrick and Bert Chaney, both of Stoneville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth "Kenny" Tuggle. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday, (11 am - 12 noon) at Eden Baptist Church and other times at the residence on Greenwood Street. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com