Philip James Rugg

Philip James Rugg, age 90 died in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Charlotte and Philip James Rugg; sister, Jean (Rugg) Croft.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Smith Rugg; his four beloved daughters, Betsy (Dean) Jagels, Catherine Rugg, Elaine (Eric) Nicol, Christine (Jeff) Curtis; 6 grandchildren, Amanda (Irving) Brea, Tucker (Kelly) Munns, Christopher Jagels, Jared Nicol, Diane Jagels, Evan Nicol. He was happy to welcome his first great-grandchild, Lua Brea, who was born earlier this year.

Phil attended Central High School and The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and enjoyed playing golf on the golf team. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Phil retired from The University of Tennessee Veterinary Teaching Hospital and moved to Maryville, Tennessee where he enjoyed playing the piano at nursing homes and delivering “Meals on Wheels”.

A memorial service will be held at his beloved church, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The family will receive friends at a reception immediately after the service in the Great Hall at the church.

Memorials may be made to Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church or to a favorite charity.