Hannis Pugh

Obituary of Hannis Pugh Hannis D. "Windy" Pugh passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 82 on April 23, 2013. He was born in Frostproof, Florida to John and Glennie Pugh and had three brothers, a sister, and two stepbrothers. In 1945, the family moved to Eustis where Windy attended Eustis High School and earned the schools MVP award as a running back for their football team. After high school, he partnered with his brother Buford in a dry cleaning business in Eustis. He later married Eugenia "Jeannie" Howell who was originally from Valdosta, Georgia. In 1953 the couple had a daughter, Linda, and two years later moved to Leesburg, where Windy started his own dry cleaning business, "Pugh's Cleaners". In 1957, Windy and Jennie had a son, John and they enjoyed very close ties with extended family within the local area. In 1969, Windy started a decorating business and later began franchising in association with Decorating Den. He enjoyed his business and especially enjoyed annual conferences and reward trips abroad with his business associates. He loved spending Sunday afternoons and holidays at his parents' home in Mount Dora. Windy always loved to go to family and high school reunions. His last family reunion was just two days before his passing. He also enjoyed sitting on the back porch of his longtime home in Leesburg where he had a serene view of a small lake. Windy is survived by his two children, Linda and John, his daughter-in-law Debbie, his grandchildren, Matt, Wendi, Haley, and Wesley, and his great grandchildren, Mason and Collin. His siblings, J.C. Pugh, Elizabeth Johnson, Buford Pugh, and Gerald Pugh also survive him. Windy had many nieces and nephews who all adored him as their "Uncle Windy". The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 29th at Beyers Funeral Home, 1123 W Main Street, Leesburg, Florida. The Family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Lone Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Make A Wish Foundation (www.wish.org), or to the building fund at Open Circle Metropolitan Community Church, P.O. Box 536, Oxford, FL 34484. Visitation The Family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Services The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 29th at Beyers Funeral Home, 1123 W Main Street, Leesburg, Florida. Interment Burial will be at Lone Oak Cemetery. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Make A Wish Foundation (www.wish.org), or to the building fund at Open Circle Metropolitan Community Church, P.O. Box 536, Oxford, FL 34484.