Joseph attended West Side High School where he played in the band under the direction of Mr. Duplessis. He graduated from West Side High in 1967. Joseph went on to attend Southern University where he received his B.S. Degree in Instrumental Music. H was a member of The Mighty Southern University Band (150) under the direction of the late Mr. Ludwig Freeman and the late Mr. Isaac Greggs. His position in the marching band was called March 00; right out front with concert band. While attending Southern University, he became a member of the music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha. In 1972, he participated in the great Louisiana Conference choir under the director of his sister Carrie Ann Pugh. He was an outstanding Bass-Baritone singer.
In 1975, Joseph enlisted in the United State Arm, where he served as Military Police during his career. On December 27, 1975, he united in holy matrimony to Joyce Ann Burton. To that union a beautiful baby girl Joelle LaShaun was born as he gained a daughter JonQuelle.
He became a member of the Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, Rosalind, LA, where he was the musician and the choir director for one thirty years. He was also President of the Sons of Allen organization.
He leaves to cherish his memories, daughter Joelle Pugh Adam (Aaron) Hammond, La., and JonQuelle Johnson (Carl) Killian, LA, one brother, Jordan B. Pugh (Joan), Culver City, Ca., one sister Carrie Ann Pugh-Paul (Robert), one sister-in-law Barbara Pugh, a devoted companion Betty Marks, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives. He was preceded in death by siblings; Thomas O. Pugh, Charles W. Pugh, and Coney L Pugh.
Source: The Funeral Program of Joseph Franklin Pugh
Courtesy of Richardson Funeral Home, Amite
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