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J.B. "Jack" Tugwell, born April 29, 1919, passed away on July 8, 2006. He was deeply loved and respected. Mr. Tugwell was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Willie Tugwell and his brother, Jim Tugwell. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Melba Anita Tugwell; his sister, Johnie; and brother, Lyric; seven children; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He served in the Civil Conservation Corps before joining the Navy at age 19. He was attached to the 1st Marine Corps Division serving on Guadalcanal during WWII. He joined the IBEW Local 611 in 1957 and worked as a Journeyman Wireman until his retirement in 2002. He served in many capacities with the IBEW including President and member of the Executive Board. He was active with the IBEW until his death. He volunteered time each year for Dads Against Diabetes, and requests that donations be made to the New Mexico Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2501 San Pedro NE, Suite 116, ABQ, NM, 87110 in his memory, in lieu of flowers. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on July 15, 2006 at French Mortuary at 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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