David James Tuggle

David James Tuggle, a long-time resident of Bristol, Tennessee recently passed away at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida. He was born in Washington County, Virginia to William and Kittie Tuggle; he was the ninth of nine children.
Followed by serving in the Navy, David worked and retired from United Telephone Company providing thirty-five years of service. He was a member of Fellowship Chapel Church and The Lions Club in Bristol, Virginia. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He delighted in putting a smile on everyone’s face.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Maxine Tuggle; brothers, Wilson, Carl, Joseph, and Howard Tuggle; sisters, Dorothy Rittle, Sylvia Sorace, Violet Payne, and June Fields. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Beth Rountree, and husband Seth Rountree; grandson, Harrison Waller; granddaughters, Sara Beth Rountree and Shelley Waller; numerous nieces and nephews.
After living a full life characterized by faith, David left this world on August 15, 2024, for his eternal Home in Heaven, by the grace and mercy of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who loved him, until that blessed reunion in Heaven!
A celebration of life service will be held in honor of David and his beloved wife, Mary, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, 10:00 AM at Fellowship Chapel Church in Bristol, Virginia. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Tuggle family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.