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CHRISTOPHER WAYNE TUGWELL, 52 of Bartlett, passed away at his home on December 28, 2010. Born at St. Joseph's Hospital on February 28, 1958, to Marjorie D. and James W. Tugwell Jr., he was a lifelong resident of Brunswick. A devoted son, husband, father and grandfather, Chris was preceded in death by his mother and father. He leaves his loving wife of 16 years Barbara Ann Tugwell of Bartlett, TN; second mother, Jean Tugwell also of Bartlett; sister, Nina Lynn Patton (Jerry) of Eads; brother, Wesley Tugwell (Teresa) of Hickory Valley; two sons, Michael Burgess (Jackie) of Olive Branch, MS, and Christopher Burgess (America) of Fontana, Ca; a daughter, Caroline French (Wayne) of Bartlett; and grandchildren, Jacob and Courtney Farmer, Sophia French, all of Bartlett, Hannah Burgess of Olive Branch, MS, and Andria Burgess of Fontana, Ca. Other relatives include nieces and nephews. Chris graduated from Memphis State University where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree of Arts. He was the vice president of family owned and operated Tugwell Oil Company. Tugwell Oil's relationship with Esso/Exxon Mobil dates back to 1924 and has remained constant for the last 86 years. In the company's early beginnings, Chris' grandfather drove a wagon hauling gasoline and kerosene and together his grandfather and father built several gas stations throughout West Tennessee. A Memphis Tigers basketball fanatic he was a guitar enthusiast and a friend of Bill W.'s for 22 years. Those who knew him best will always remember his magnetic sense of humor, quick wit, and jovial personality. Chris touched the lives of all that he met and will be incredibly missed by his family and friends. Services to celebrate the life of Chris Tugwell will begin with a visitation from 1-2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. Memorial contributions may be made to The King's Daughters and Sons Home at 3569 Appling Rd., Bartlett TN 38133. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 North Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100
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January 11, 2011
Michael Robinson family
My wonderful friend, sponsee, dedicated to practicing his program, clearing away the wreckage of the past, being a loving and contributing member of the community of recovering crazies, and making the world a better place through his presence in it. You are loved and greatly missed, my friend. Thanks for decorating and enhancing my life with yours. - Michael Robinson
January 10, 2011
Terry McInturff
This is just terrible news. God Bless Chris' soul and those of his family and friends. Chris was very active on the TCM Forum back in the day and I feel as tho I had made a friend. I am terribly sorry to hear of his passing!!!
January 9, 2011
Larry Sularie
There was no one I enjoyed exchanging emails with more than Chris, on many subjects, especially guitars. Though I only knew Chris from the guitar forums, I feel he was a good friend of mine. My best to the family.
January 7, 2011
kevin hackenfort
Good bye Chris, we will miss you on the Guitar Forums.... And yes you had the best BBQ!
Kevin Hackenfort
January 5, 2011
Bill and Helene Vickers
We knew him as Tug our son Billy's best friend at UT. He came to Billy's funeral
in October of !981,then again in June of 1984 for Patsy's wedding (Billy's sister)
Then we never heard from Tug again.
We are so sorry to hear that he passed away at such a young age,and pray that you can keep strong with god's help is our prayer.
January 5, 2011
Dear Barbara and family,
My family and I were so saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during these days.
Our best to you all,
Linda Wentworth Winegard
January 5, 2011
Mike Cantrell
There are a whole bunch of guys that will never look at a seafoam green guitar the same way again - we'll always think of our friend Chris. RIP
January 4, 2011
Donna & Kevin Carter
What a sweet and talented guy! So many memories from so far back. We regret that we have not stayed in close contact as a family! Our prayers are with each of you. Chris will be missed.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
January 4, 2011
Our prayers are with you.
Mike & Mary Grebe
January 3, 2011
Dewey Dillard
As I pray for the Tugwell family, my heart goes out to all of you. While I am filled with sorrow, I can't help but smile as I think of so many memories of the teenage years spent with Chris. The hours we spent listening to music, him trying to teach me to play the guitar and summers spent playing putt putt golf. I am thankful to have known Chris and so glad my memories of him will never end.
January 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go to your family. We love you all.
The Darter Family
January 3, 2011
Christopher Burgess
Dear Big Chirs,
Wherever you may go, no matter where you are, you will always be in our hearts.
With all our love,
Chris, America and Andria Burgess and America Ocampo.
January 3, 2011
Christopher Burgess
Dear Big Chris,
Wherever you may go, no matter where you are, we will always remember you.
With all our Love,
Chris, America and Andria Burgess and America Ocampo.
January 3, 2011
Sharon Fleming
Prayers with the Tugwell family. Sharon Fleming
January 3, 2011
Lance Gordon
Chris,
You were a mountain of talent with a giant heart and intellect to match. Your influence on me was large. You introduced me to more books and music than any single individual outside of my college professors. You were also the most gifted writer I have ever had the pleasure to know personally. Although we lost contact over the years, I have always considered you a close friend. On the rare occasion we saw each other the last five years, exclusively at wakes and funerals, we would pick up where we had left off last. That is the mark of a TRUE friend. The world is a lessor place without you and poorer without the novel you always promised to write! I regret not meeting your wife and family but my heart goes out to them. I know their loss is profound. I hope they find solace in the fact that Chris, like the Greek Warriors of the Iliad, you have obtained immortality because you will persist in the tales we share of Your adventures! Take care good friend.
January 3, 2011
Sandra Womack
I am so sorry for your loss. It will be felt by those of us whose lives were touched by Chris. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
January 3, 2011
Michelle Jolly
Little B - just want you to know that my prayers and love are with you during this very difficult time. Please know moment that you are loved my so many people. God Bless - Michelle Jolly
January 2, 2011
Caroline Burgess
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost
With a smile on my face and a warm memory in my heart.
Love,
Carrie, Wayne, Jacob, Courtney, and Sophia
January 2, 2011
Jill Pearson
My prayers are with you. My God look after you and keep you.
Love,
Jill and Roger Pearson
January 2, 2011
Michelle Keller
From the deepest place in my heart, my sympathy goes out to you all, my extended family. I pray that fond memories will comfort you as best as they can. All my Love-Shell
January 2, 2011
Papaw Chris (Big Chris/Pops),
We will always love you and cherish all of "our" special times and the many memories we all had together as a family. Love, Mike, Jackie and Hannah Olive Branch, MS
January 2, 2011
Phyllis Sheehy
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 2, 2011
Dot Counce, Lisa Golden
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
January 2, 2011
Dana Childers
My prayers are with you and the family. Chris was a very sweet man and he made my short time at the Brunswick Post Office nice. He always had a smile and a kind word for me. I'm sorry for your loss.
January 2, 2011
Lynn Denker
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
January 2, 2011
Jimmy Smith
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 2, 2011
Debbie Lucy
I am praying for the Tugwell family.
January 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of our family are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ray and Libby Short
January 1, 2011
Valerie & Greg
"You better take care of me Lord, if you don't you're gonna have me on your hands."
Hunter S. Thompson
We will dearly miss you Chris.
December 31, 2010
wally,suzy,joseph richards
may you find strength and comfort through the love of family and friends.
December 31, 2010
Devereaux and Sarah Jones
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 31, 2010
Our deepest condolences.
Patricia and Webb Johnson
December 31, 2010
Eddie & Carolyn Patton
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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