, Pallbearers Men ofthe Class of1960 Flower Ladies Ladies ofthe Class of1960 I noman. I will speak all the good I can ofevery man. Most fools condemn and complain. God himselfwaited until the end ofman's days to judge him. Why can't man? Acknowledgment We wish to thank all ofyou for the many acts ofkindness shown during the passing ofour loved one. We have sustained a great loss and your expressions oflove andprayers have been most comforting to us. We are deeply moved and grateful for your concern, your love and your sharing our grief Thank you and may God bless each ofyou. We will greet friends at the Grace United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall following the committal services Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to: Young Funeral Home, Inc. 129 W Washington Street 3106 West Street Monroe, Georgia, 30655 Covington, Georgia, 30014 (770) 267-2642 (770) 786-2944 v' 'u'-/ 0/0. -'-' November 17,1941- September 2, 2010 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 12:00 Noon Covington, Georgia Reverend Matt Murphy, Pastor Reverend Georae HilL Euloaist Obituary Through the miracle of birth, a son was born on November 17, 1941 to Mrs. Charsie Mae Tuggle and the late Mr. Joe Velton Tuggle, Sr. They named him Alex Cleveland Tuggle, affectionately called A. C. and "Slappy". Born in Newton County (Covington), Georgia, he was the second of four children. His spiritual motivation and guidance was received at an early age when he joined Bethlehem Baptist Church in Covington. Serving his church faithfully during his youth, A. C. sang in the church youth choir, attended Sunday School and actively participated in the church's youth group. A. C. was a graduate ofR.L. Cousins High School Class of 1960. He was a member of the high school basketball team and the school chorus. Music was his passion which led him to become one of the original members of the Faithful Gospel Singers. After his father's death, A. C. became the primary caregiver of his mother who was "his heart". In 1961, A. C. married Evelyn Dewberry; to this union two sons were born. One son, Anthony Craig Tuggle, preceded him in death. A. C. loved life and he lived it to the fullest. He was a very congenial and joyful person who was loved by his family and his many friends. A. C. never met a stranger and he will be missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Evelyn D. Tuggle; son: Mr. Alex Roderick Tuggle; grandson: Ahmad Tuggle, all of Covington; a great granddaughter: mother: Mrs. Charsie M. Tuggle; brother: Mr. & Mrs. Joe V. (Patricia) Tuggle, Jr., Alhambra, CA; sisters: Mr. & Mrs. Clyde (Smithie) Baccus, Mr. & Mrs. Walter (Carolyn) Cooksey, Sr., all of Covington; brothers-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Louis (Adell) Dewberry, Mr. Lonnie Dewberry, both of Griffin; a niece: Davida Tuggle of Covington; nephews: 'fracy T. Ellis of Decatur, Walter (Lizette) Cooksey, Jr. of Minneda, FL, Christopher M. Cooksey of Covington; aunts: Mrs. Smitha Hill of Staten Island, NY, Mrs. Hazel Tuggle and Mrs. Lillian Tuggle of Covington; extended family: James (Ned) Clark, Leon Perry, Maxine Roseberry, Barbara Ann Cobb; and a host of other relatives and friends. Order ofService ReverendMatt Murphy, Presiding Prelude .................................................._Mr. Raymond Hammonds Processional Solo .......................................................................... Mr. Ned Clark Scriptural Consolation Old Testament ..... (~salms 27) ... Reverend H. K. Benton, Jr. ..... New Testament ./.:~1~.~ Reverend Matt Murphy Prayer of Comfort .................................... Reverend James Russell Solo .............................................................. Mr. Donald Anderson An Ode to A. C.......................................... Ms. Maxine Roseberry Reflections .. :.. ."........................................................ Mr. Ned Clark V._ Mr. Leon Perry ._ ' Mr. Charles Thomas \):5V / Y ~ ;}:;! C Mr. Sam Kelly Mr. David Bell j'Solo ................................................................ Mr. Melvin Cooksey amily Tribute ...................................... Mr..Alex Roderick Tuggle Medley of Music ................................... Mr. Raymond Hammonds ~ Words of Comfort ........................................ Reverend George Hill Acknowledgments .......................................... Ms. Janet Goodman Recessional ~ \~1c{ '} \ Interment Westside Cemetery Covington, Georgia