Adam C. Paugh Jr., 89

GEORGETOWN - Adam C. Paugh Jr., of Georgetown, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at home. He was 89. He was born in Thomas, W.Va., the son of the late Adam C. Paugh Sr. and Jessie (Hines) Paugh. Mr. Paugh was a veteran of the Marine Corp, serving his country during World War II. He was a truck driver for Mountaire Poultry for 35 years retiring in 1963. Mr. Paugh was a member of the American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro and the Marine Corp League in Seaford. He was a family man and enjoyed hunting, NASCAR Racing, West Virginia football and traveling. In addition to his parents, his son, Racey O. Paugh; five sisters, Sadie Pase, Hazel Stapleton, Rosella Dyer, Wanda Clotz, and Clarabelle Steelman; and a brother, Carl Paugh, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Marian E. Jester Paugh; two sons, L. Richard Paugh Sr. and his wife Ruth of Georgetown, and Ralph L. Paugh and his wife Susie of Parkersburg, W.Va.; five grandchildren, L. Richard Paugh Jr., Randy Paugh, Carrie Davidson, Amy Shaw, and Michael Paugh; and eight great-grandchildren, Nicole Paugh, Nathan Paugh, Ranae Paugh, Travis Paugh, Dylan Davidson, Derrick Davidson, Keegan Shaw, and Maya Shaw. Funeral services were Monday, March 23, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Georgetown. Contributions may be made to: Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.