Christopher Pugh

Christopher Bernard Pugh, born on April 1, 1971, to the late W. Thomas Pugh and

Philistine Alston, departed this life on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Garner, North

Carolina. He was 53.

Christopher received his education within the Wake County Public School system

and graduated from Garner High School. He then furthered his studies at

Colorado State University and Livingston College and subsequently established a

successful career as a General Contractor. He was the President and CEO of C B

Pugh Builders, LLC. His love for building showed throughout his work as a Master

Carpenter, with designs featured in local and out-of-state publishing. Chris had a

passion for woodworking and creating beautiful homes that will be cherished for

generations. He held certifications in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,

and Tennessee. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to found "Lost Souls," an

outreach program dedicated to supporting and guiding at-risk youth. Chris

possessed a deep passion for serving his community and extending a helping

hand to those in need. He will be fondly remembered for his generous heart, his

remarkable carpentry skills, and his unwavering willingness to assist others.

Chris lived a life grounded in service. Chris was a powerful testament to the

strength of overcoming adversity and eager to share his story of resilience. Above

all, he was a devoted husband, a loving father figure, a cherished son, a caring

brother, and a loyal friend.

He was predeceased by his father, W. Thomas Pugh, his sister, Nikki Alston, his

grandmother, Joanna Pugh-Holley “Mama Jo”, his aunts Ruth Price, Annie Mae

Goggins, and his uncle Charles Pugh II.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Philistine Alston of Raleigh, NC;

siblings, Shawn Alston (Monee’) of Franklinton, NC, Sharon Price Morrison of

Raleigh, NC, Kim Alston of Raleigh, NC, Brian Alston of Raleigh, Shalia Pugh

Blackmon of Knightdale NC, and Ronald Thomas Pugh of Atlanta GA, his extended

family, Johnny Mae Goggins of Raleigh, NC, Devon Herab, Mary Pugh Bailey

(Harmon) of Raleigh, NC, Ernestine F. Pugh of Fayetteville NC, Rev. Dr. Teresa L

Smallwood of Gettysburg, PA, Angela Bailey Harding (Ron) of Raleigh, NC,

Kimberly Bailey-Barnette of Raleigh, NC, Harmon Bailey III (Trae) of Raleigh and

Tonnika Goggins of Hot Springs, AK. He will be deeply missed by a host of nieces,

nephews, relatives, friends and cousins, each holding precious memories of his

life. His legacy of kindness and resilience will forever inspire those who were

fortunate enough to know him and his spirit will live on in the hearts of those he

touched.

Professional Services Has Been Entrusted to Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care.