Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Passes Away At Age 40

August 18, 2020

A Santa Rosa County deputy has passed away.

Deputy Charles Pugh passed away Tuesday morning at age 40.

“Just say prayers for the family and our agency,” Sheriff Bob Johnson said. He did not specify the cause of death.

Pugh was a Santa Rosa County deputy for five years, serving in the Detention Division. He was also a member of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Honor Guard.

Funeral arrangements are forthcoming.

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9 Responses to “Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Passes Away At Age 40”

  1. Century resident on August 18th, 2020 10:54 pm

    Prayers for the family and friends, thank you for your service

  2. Carlos E McGugin on August 18th, 2020 10:08 pm

    Very sad. He was in a position to be a positive role model.

  3. Charlotte Rebecca Bates on August 18th, 2020 9:16 pm

    Praying for his family and friends. So sorry for your loss.

  4. Jan on August 18th, 2020 9:08 pm

    So sorry. Way too young.

  5. Jim Stanton on August 18th, 2020 7:14 pm

    Very sad, prayers for family, friends and co-workers.

  6. mick on August 18th, 2020 6:14 pm

    Rest in Peace Deputy…Dear God keep his family in your care, in Jesus name…Amen

  7. ADB on August 18th, 2020 4:50 pm

    So sad. He was so young. Prayers for his family. God Bless.

  8. molino resident on August 18th, 2020 3:58 pm

    So sad. Prayers for his family. God Bless.

  9. just sayin on August 18th, 2020 3:36 pm

    Prayers for his family during this difficult time.