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==Last rites and legacy==
==Last rites and legacy==
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 (1927-2020); and children, Robert Pugh, Jr., and wife, the former Maura Querbes, a descendant of earlier Mayor [[Andrew Querbes]], the namesake of Querbes Park. [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 (1927-2020);<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=jo-ann-powell-pugh&pid=196922454
|title=Jo Anne Powell Pugh obituary|publisher=''The Shreveport Times''|date=October 9, 2020|accessdate=
October 11, 2020}}</ref> and children, Robert Pugh, Jr., and wife, the former Maura Querbes, a descendant of earlier Mayor [[Andrew Querbes]], the namesake of Querbes Park. [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 Judge Stagg and [[Charles Scott]], later the Caddo Parish district attorney. Honorary pallbearers included former Mayor James Gardner and former former state Senator [[Virginia Shehee]]. [1]
A requiem mass was held in Phttps://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=jo-ann-powell-pugh&pid=196922454ugh'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. Honorary pallbearers included former Mayor James Gardner and former 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]