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'''Robert Gahagan Pugh, Sr.''', known as '''Bob Pugh''' (August 25, 1924 – November 17, 2007), was a prominent [[attorney]] in his native  [[Shreveport]], [[Louisiana]], who, as his local bar association president in 1970–1971, initiated the first prepaid legal services plan in the United States. By the time that Pugh died of a lengthy illness at the age of eighty-three, some 43 percent of Americans were covered by legal insurance.[1]  

'''Robert Gahagan Pugh, Sr.''', known as '''Bob Pugh''' (August 25, 1924 – November 17, 2007), was a prominent [[attorney]] in his native  [[Shreveport]], [[Louisiana]], who, as his local bar association president in 1970–1971, initiated the first prepaid legal services plan in the United States. By the time that Pugh died of a lengthy illness at the age of eighty-three, some 43 percent of Americans were covered by legal insurance.[1]  

In addition to his parents, Pugh was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Survivors included his wife of fifty-five years, the former Jo Ann Powell; and children, Robert Pugh, Jr., and wife, the former Maura Querbes[22] Jean Anne Pugh Cottingham, and Lamar Powell Pugh (born 1962), all of Shreveport; and four grandchildren, Caroline Ann Cottingham, Christopher William Cottingham, Robert Gahagan Pugh, III, and McKenzie Querbes Pugh. Pugh and his two sons, both lawyers, were his partners in the firm Pugh, Pugh, & Pugh at 333 Texas Street in Shreveport, and daughter Jean also worked for the firm.[23]  

In addition to his parents, Pugh was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Survivors included his wife of fifty-five years, the former Jo Ann Powell; and children, Robert Pugh, Jr., and wife, the former Maura Querbes[22] Jean Anne Pugh Cottingham, and Lamar Powell Pugh (born 1962), all of Shreveport; and four grandchildren, Caroline Ann Cottingham, Christopher William Cottingham, Robert Gahagan Pugh, III, and McKenzie Querbes Pugh. Pugh and his two sons, both lawyers, were his partners in the firm Pugh, Pugh, & Pugh at 333 Texas Street in Shreveport, and daughter Jean also worked for the firm.[23]  

A requiem mass was held in Pugh's honor on November 21, Thanksgiving eve, at his home church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Shreveport. Interment was at Forest Park Cemetery.Pallbearers included Judged Stagg and [[Charles Scott]], later the Caddo Parish district attorney. In addition to James Gardner (1924-2010), honorary pallbearers included former state Senator [[Virginia Shehee]].[1]  

A requiem mass was held in Pugh's honor on November 21, Thanksgiving eve, at his home church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Shreveport. Interment was at Forest Park Cemetery.Pallbearers included Judge Stagg and [[Charles Scott]], later the Caddo Parish district attorney. In addition to James Gardner (1924-2010), honorary pallbearers included former state Senator [[Virginia Shehee]].[1]  

The late Mayor James Gardner described Pugh as "a great person and a good friend. Bob and his wife were joys to be with. It was marvelous to be guests in their home. They made you feel so welcome. They were warm and gracious to the finest extent."[17]

The late Mayor James Gardner described Pugh as "a great person and a good friend. Bob and his wife were joys to be with. It was marvelous to be guests in their home. They made you feel so welcome. They were warm and gracious to the finest extent."[17]