Willie Thessalonians Pugh, III entered God's earthly realm on October 12, 1973 to the union of Willie T. Jr., and Roberta Pugh. He is preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents, Willie, Sr. and Bronella Pugh; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Laverne Hunt; and God-father, Deacon Samuel Goldsmith, Sr. Willie T., or 'MAN' as he was affectionately called by family, was a life-long resident of Moss Point, MS, completing his academic studies at Moss Point High School, Class of 1992. He furthered his education with the Electrical Apprenticeship Program at Huntington-Ingalls Shipbuilding, where he worked as a Journeyman Electrician. He united with the Church of the Living God, Temp!e #42, at an ear!y age and began his journey with the gift of a song. Willie had a consuming passion for singing God's Word and shared it with others always and everywhere. On August 31, 1996, he married the sugar in his coffee; the love of his life, Kesha Laverne Robinson. This union was blessed with a son, Breelon Javon and a daughter, Kierra Mone'. The PUGHS were a dynamic ministry; preaching, teaching and singing along with his sister, LaTicha Pugh, the Word of God. Willie readily accepted his call into the ministry and in July, 2013, he was ordained an Elder in the body of the Church of the Living God. He received his first pastoral appointment in July, 2015 and was assigned to Temple #113 in McKenzie, AL. Thus began an awesome task of service unto the Lord, to the church, and to the surrounding community. Willie was called home to glory on Friday, February 2, 2018. His earthly tenure has been completed. Leaving to forever cherish his life and legacy are his, wife, Kesha; children, Breelon and Kierra; parents, Willie and Roberta Pugh; sister, LaTicha Pugh; father and mother in-law, Larry and Christy Robinson, Sr. of Pascagoula, MS; brothers in-law, Cedric Robinson, Pascagoula, MS, Larry (Whitney) Robinson, Jr., of Jackson, MS, Bryson Robinson of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, LaSonja Kolawole of New York; an adopted sister, Adrianne McGrue; God-mother, Miss'y Evelyn Goldsmith; God-brothers, Cornelius Ross and Elder Roy (Brenda) Goldsmith, Moss Point,MS and Calvin (Brenda) Goldsmith of Dallas, TX; God-sisters, Edna Taylor and Pamela Snell; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other friends, and the memberships of Temples 113 and 42. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018 at The Church of the Living God (C.W.F.F.), Temple #42, 2233 Telephone Road, Pascagoula, MS. The viewing will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the services in Scranton Cemetery, Pascagoula, MS. MILLENDER'S FUNERAL HOME 4412 Main Street/ PO Box 8498 Moss Point, MS 39562-8498, Phone: 228-475-5448