James Ellis Sugg, 70, of Springdale, AR, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. He was born November 24, 1942 in West Point, Mississippi to Harry C and Mary Riley Sugg.
James was a retired Food Inspector for the U.S.D.A. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. James was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He enjoyed woodworking, mission work and beekeeping.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Sugg, Springdale; son, James Ellis Sugg, Jr. (Julie), Tulsa, OK; daughter, Melissa Bradley (Jon), Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Harry Sugg, Pensacola, FL; sister, Joan Cash, Jonesboro, AR; and grandchildren, Riley Sugg and T.J. Bradley.
A Funeral Service was held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11:30 AM at First Baptist Church, Fayetteville with Dr. Douglas Faulkner officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, April 17 in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of E.E. Pickle Funeral Home. Everyone is asked to meet at 9:50 AM at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, 601 W. Capitol Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 or Missions, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1324, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702-13224.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.