Johnnie Fredrick Pugh, II, was born on Friday, November 18th, 1960, in Georgiana, Alabama.  He was the son of the late Rev. Johnnie Pugh, Sr., and Verbie Pugh, the youngest of four children. On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, he made his triumphant transition to glory. We say that he has departed, but God says that he has arrived.

At an early age, he gave his life to the Lord. He attended Georgiana Public Schools and graduated in 1979. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1989 and met Melanie Barksdale in 1991. Melanie and Johnnie were soon married in 1992 and remained happily married for 33 years.

Johnnie enjoyed riding motorcycles. In 1993, he joined the Posse Motorcycle Club and was soon elected president of the Cincinnati Chapter. In addition to motorcycles, Johnnie enjoyed deejaying and traveling with his wife.

Johnnie was known for his warm smile, gentle demeanor, and humorous personality, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew and loved him. Johnnie was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Alabama State University Hornets, and the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). He found comfort and joy in the simple moments he spent watching sports with family and friends, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time and taking care of his wife.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Johnnie Pugh, Sr. and Verbie Pugh; brother, Clint Pugh, Sr.; father and mother-in-law, Thomas (Betty) Barksdale; and brother-in-law, Melvin Barksdale. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Pugh; sons, Curtis Caldwell and  Tre Caldwell; brother, Patrick Pugh, Sr.; sisters, Marilyn (Hillary) King and Patricia Anderson; special niece, Bethany Hargrove; brothers-in-law, Michael (Nicole), Marcus (Chontea), and Marlon Barksdale; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy he leaves behind.

Interment will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery, 3117 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Pugh family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.