My sincere condolences to his family.
PUGH, Jethro Jethro Pugh, age 70, died on January 7, 2015, in Dallas, Texas, of natural causes. "This is a sad day for Cowboys fans and our thoughts and prayers go out to Jethro's family," Jones said in a statement. What a kind soul he was. Rest In Peace my brother. AND, for your continuing support, we thank you Mr. Jethro Pugh, III (Trey). He asked me & Tony Hill if he should do one at a time & walk with a cane, or both & be in a wheelchair. He went on to play 14 years with the Cowboys, the fourth longest tenure in franchise history. ... DL Jethro Pugh. He proved that an individual, regardless of where they are from, can succeed at the highest level of their profession. [4], Pugh was selected in the eleventh round (145th overall) of the 1965 NFL draft, by the Dallas Cowboys, and was also offered a contract to play with the Oakland Raiders of the AFL. May God continue to bless the Pugh family. Linda Pugh. He played college football at Elizabeth City State College. He leaves to cherish his memory two loving and devoted children, son Jethro Pugh III (daughter-in-law Tracey), and daughter, Jethrolyn Pugh; five grandchildren, Keana Pratt, Jacob Pugh, Jessica Pugh, Madison Morris and McKenzie Morris; a loving brother, Michael Pugh, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and other dear relatives and friends. Mr. Pugh was also on the Cowboys team that played in the famed Ice Bowl, the 1967 NFL Championship Game against Green Bay. Allof North Carolina became DALLAS COWBOY,,s for 11 years.
He used to come in our office all the time and he was always so nice. Glad to be apart of the family. Today is a sad day. Jethro was born on July 3, 1944 in Windsor, North Carolina, where he attended Bertie High School. Jethro Pugh, Jr., Dallas Cowsboys Football Dynasty, Late 1960s -1970s, Super Bowls VI, XII.
His 14 seasons represent the fourth-longest career in Cowboys history; only Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Bill Bates, and Mark Tuinei played more years. Your church family. Mount Olive Lutheran Church. I became a fan of Dallas during the 1970 season. Dale Gilliam-Mitchell Hillsborough, New Jersey. Rest in peace. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that we are praying for your comfort, courage, and strength in this time of sorrow. RIP 75 YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. Always a team player, Pugh carried on through the 1971 season with a case of appendicitis and delayed his surgery until the offseason, by taking shots of penicillin.[7]. For well over 20 years, he has helped the youth of Indian Woods Missionary Baptist Church finance their education through a generous endowment we lovingly call "The Jethro Pugh Scholarship Fund". Rest in peace. Cowboys fan since 1972 .
As a young boy I was so proud to wear #75 on my little league football team because of you. He was only 20 years old when he started his professional career as a backup defensive end for the Cowboys. I grew up as a kid watching you play. Goodby to a Dallas Icon. Below is a list of those who honored his request: Primer Class, Greenhill School, Dallas, TX, DFW Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy, DFW Airport, TX, Mary Lou & George Andrie, Drummond Island, MI, Pam & Dan Reeves, DER Enterprises, USA, Inc., Atlanta GA, Murchison Capital Partners, L.P., Dallas, TX, Boy Scouts of America (Ponce Duran & The Southern Region).
Email us from the Contact Page. I became a Dallas Cowboy fan when he was drafted from ECSU. What pleasant memories I have of Jethro and Beverly Pugh as my next door neighbors at Cedar Crest Apts in Dallas, TX. Gone but not forgotten...R.I.P. I join the administration of Jarvis Christian College in sending condolences to the Pugh Family upon the passing of Mr. Pugh. His uncle was one of my teachers at C. S. Brown. Blessings. Mr. Pugh was also on the Cowboys team that played in the famed Ice Bowl, the … People pay their respects prior to the funeral service for former Dallas Cowboys player Jethro Pugh, Jr. at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, Tx, on Jan 15, 2015. My condolences to the family of Jethro Pugh. I will miss you my Bro. I will never forgot how he played jacks with some of the little girls at recess. Love you man, RIP. Praying for your family. The Pugh family will receive family and friends during the visitation on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from six o'clock until 8 o'clock in the evening at Restland Funeral Home, 9220 Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243. I also will remeber the Bonneville he drove with the big Texas hat in the back window, the color the car was silver I believe. Select from premium Jethro Pugh of the highest quality. I considered Jethro a Friend. Mainly just about life in general. The Official Indian Woods Facebook Page.I'. Jethro was also very dedicated to the community. I remember jethro as one of the integral pieces to the doomsday defense from the time I was a young boy to when I was a young man! We were all teammates at Elizabeth City State University where he was a scholar, a great football player and a gentleman and I had honor of teaching and coaching at his high school, Southwestern in Windsor, NC. What a complete player, teammate and most important a great human being the Dallas cowboys got when they drafted him so long ago.i was shocked to see the Lord take him at such a young age,but Heaven didn't get a good DT,they got a great one! saddened when jj called to informed he was a special friend and cust you will be missed, Gone too soon! Mr. Pugh. my first year out of college. Even though we haven't talked in years Jethro will forever hold a special place in my heart for his kindness. He was such a kind and wonderful man. The company's filing status is listed as In Existence and its File Number is 0802158224. You were a Senior at ECSU and I was an incoming freshman in 1966 having to were a beenie to be easily recognized. PUGH, Jethro Jethro Pugh, age 70, died on January 7, 2015, in Dallas, Texas, of natural causes. Share Jethro's life story with friends and family. A Legend that will be remembered by many. Click the Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube Icon to view the Official Department. I feel honored to have watched you play for Dallas. He went to college when he was just 16. We pray his family and friends find peace during this time and that we all celebrate his life. I always appreciated the friendship I had with Jethro. you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. A legend - A Gentleman - A great representative for Dallas and the NFL. At the end of the 1966 season, he was moved to left defensive tackle replacing Jim Colvin in the starting lineup.[5]. He was a tremendous athlete who had speed, long arms, and could do anything.
In the final seconds of the 1967 NFL Championship Game, the famous Ice Bowl at Green Bay, Pugh was blocked by Packers' guard Jerry Kramer for the game-deciding touchdown. Truly a GREAT Dallas Cowboy, and more importantly a wonderful man. Thanks for all the great games and memories. One of my fondest memories as a child was meeting you after a Cowboys/Giants game. I never had the honor to meet my cuz. Jethro Pugh # 75. Northern Florida Recruiting and Consulting Services, Inc. We, the members of IWMBC, thank you so much for your support. May God bless and comfort you during your bereavement. RIP JETHRO. My sincere condolence to Jethro Pugh Family. He not only talked about it, but he provided a way for others to acheive that goal. A quiet silient friend who will be missed by so many, SIP cousin Jethro from the Thompson family. He gave us all so many great memories and was a wonderful example for so many to see how it's done the right way.
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET HIM AND HIS FAMILY AT MY CHURCH IN THE 70'S. Rich Snyder Dallastown, PA. God's grace & mercy comfort Mr. Pugh's entire family. He led the club in sacks for five consecutive seasons (1968-72). We are still being blessed by his generosity and will forever remember the man who always came "HOME", saw a need, and filled it.
"He was loved and appreciated by his teammates and Cowboys fans for decades, and his spirit will be felt when our team travels to Green Bay this weekend.". In 1980, he was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
Forever a Cowboys fan! RIP.
He played college football for the Vikings on offense and defense and became a two-time All-CIAA defensive end in 1963 and 1964. You Will always be a Cowboys Legend to Those who got to See you Play. Jethro you was one of the great ones to have played for Dallas. He leaves a son Jethro "Trey" Pugh, III (daughter-in-law, Tracey), and daughter, Jethrolyn Pugh; five grandchildren, Keana Pratt, Jacob Pugh, Jessica Pugh, Madison Morris and McKenzie Morris; a loving brother, Michael Pugh, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and other dear relatives and friends. Remembering Jethro Pugh, Bertie High School; W. S. Etheridge High School, Windsor, North Carolina. Rest in Paradise Jethro you will be missed. I met Jethro about three years ago. ??????
Jethro Pugh, you will never be forgotten. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. RIP my dear friend. Following his football career, Jethro was a successful businessman and owned a number of gift shops at DFW International Airport. I met Jethro Pugh when he did his student teaching at my primary school in Winton, North Carolina. [6] It was the second consecutive season that Dallas had fallen to the Packers in the championship game; the previous year was a close game in the Cotton Bowl. I am his #1 fan and will appreciate him and his legacy always..