Long Island………Lawrence Jackson Pugh, age 89 of Long Island passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born November 30, 1936 in Halifax County, he was a son of the late Eugene LaPrade Pugh and Fleda Tucker Pugh. He was predeceased by a brother, Ellis Pugh; and a sister, Joan Moorefield. Mr. Pugh was a member of Straightstone Baptist Church and retired from Klopman Mills. He loved ice cream and NASCAR. He drove in races at South Boston Speedway and both he and his wife, Lucille drag raced at Roxboro, NC. Mr. Pugh also loved his fur babies, Lil Bit, Foxy, Clipper and all the other fur babies.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Brooks Pugh of the residence; one daughter, Connie Mae Pugh (Joe) of Hurt; and one sister, Nora Lea Saunders of Rustburg.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026 at Mulberry Baptist Church by Rev. Randy Foster and Dr. Jerry Jordan. Burial will follow in Straightstone Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Renan Volunteer Fire Department, Hurt Volunteer Fire Department, Halifax Volunteer Fire Department, and the Pittsylvania County Pet Center in Chatham.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Centra Lynchburg General Hospital for the excellent care they provided.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.