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Wesley Alan (Wes) Tuggle, beloved son and father, born January 16, 1986 passed away suddenly November 25, 2012 to go be with his Lord and Savior.
Wes is survived by his parents Kathy Johnson and Dr. Benjamin H. Johnson, III of Birmingham; his siblings Mallory Brooke Tuggle, Benjamin Hardy Johnson IV, Katie Johnson and Emily Ruth Terry along with his maternal grandparents, Mervyn and Patti Click, and paternal grandmother, Betty Tuggle. He also leaves the mother of his son Whitney Hamm and precious infant son, Whitten James Tuggle, in addition to Aunt Kimberly Savage and Uncles Doug and Boyd Click, Aunts Nancy Tuggle and Mary Pitman and Uncle Bobby Tuggle and wife Yvette. Reverend Tom Caradine ,officiating. He was predeceased by his father James Alan Tuggle and paternal grandfather Earl Tuggle.
He went to Spain Park High School and graduated from Auburn University in 2008 with a major in Economics where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and Phi Kappa Phi the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. After college graduation he worked for Merrill Lynch and he was currently pursuing a degree from The Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
Wes placed his faith and trust in Jesus Christ at an early age and was confident in a heavenly reunion with those he loved. He was someone who touched lives because of his love and passion for his family, friends, education, work and most recently for the gift of his son and his mother. He will lovingly be remembered and missed by all.
Visitation will be at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church on November 29, 2012 from 2-3 p.m. with a memorial service immediately following. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Southern Heritage Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to establish an educational account trust for his son Whitten James Tuggle. The donations may be sent to Dr. Ben Johnson 1 Office Park Circle #200 Mountain Brook, Al 35223.
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February 19, 2023
Family
Whitt
I love my dad and he loves me
February 23, 2013
Marylou & Leslie
What a doll, Kathy; heaven is now more beautiful than ever.
The words you wrote for your Wes and for all of us to read, making possible our sharing on some level with you and Dr. Johnson and all your family, were perfect, so perfect. Meeting Wes will be wonder-full, and that amazing time may come very soon, indeed, Beautiful Lady; you know this well.
How blessed you are to have your Lord Jesus and your adoring Dr. Ben to take care of you and to help in the mending of the ache in your heart that can only be known to a mother, as you both do the same for his little son and all your extended family.
You have long been in our prayers with praise that His Angels bear you dear folks up in their hands, and now, too, with thanksgiving for the sweet company of your divine Helper and Comforter with whom you have so faithfully made your walk, blessing us all.
In His love and ours, and in yours for Wes,
Marylou and Leslie
December 21, 2012
I did not get to meet Wes but I watched Whitney grow up to a beautiful young lady and so sad to hear this. Whitney and to all of his extended family I am praying for you all the way from Colorado. Holly Wilson Guthrie
December 3, 2012
Carole (Comte) Sarian
Oh Kathy, I just heard the news. I'm writing this with tears steaming down my face. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. It's beyond belief. My heartaches for you and Mallory and for all of us who had the great priviledge of knowing, loving and having Wes in our lives. Know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. With love and warmth, Carole (Comte) Sarian
December 3, 2012
Lamar Adcock
Kathy,
I am so sorry...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
December 3, 2012
Britney McCord
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of such a dear friend. My heart and prayers go out to this special family.
November 30, 2012
Laura Word-Oberg
Truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
November 30, 2012
SYBIL
KATHY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WES...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
November 30, 2012
Joe Mangina
I am sorry for your loss.
November 29, 2012
Katie Speir
I am so sad to hear of Wes's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
November 29, 2012
Weslyn Pilkington
Kathy, Ben, and family, I am so sorry to hear of Wes' passing. I have such fond memories of him, especially our ping pong games. I last saw him at Courtney's wedding and he was doing so well. He was right on track in achieving his goals. His life was cut far too short and I am sorry for that.
i was out of town all week and hated to miss the service. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 29, 2012
Lisa Young
Kathy, Ben and extended family,
Our Prayers and our Love are with you. May God give you Peace and Joy in the Morn as He Promises. Knowing that precious Wes is in Heaven at this very moment Praising our Heavenly Father with Jim his Dad brings an inward peace. What a day of rejoicing it will be...When we all see JESUS we will sing and shout the VICTORY.
All our Love!!
The Youngs (Gregg and Lisa)
November 29, 2012
Bob & Kathy Armbrester
May God wrap his arms around this precious family.
November 29, 2012
Meredith Long
Kathy and Ben- I am so sorry to hear about Wes. You and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 29, 2012
Patty Downing
Dr.and Mrs. Johnson:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. God bless!
November 29, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wes's family and friends. May the comfort of our Lord be upon each one.
--Alabama Grief Support Services
November 28, 2012
Beth Evans
I have so many beautiful memories of Mal and Wes growing up. Memories I will forever hold dear. I love my sweet Alabama family and I am praying for you all. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate his life tomorrow. How I wish that God hadn't called Wes home so soon. All of my love! God Bless!
November 28, 2012
Susan King
I am so sorry to hear about this. Wes was such a bright spot in my class at Spain Park and had such a wonderful attitude. He always treated me with respect. Keeping the family in my prayers during this difficult time.
November 28, 2012
Ashleigh Johnson
Wes,
We have known each other for quite some time, and I cannot express into words the sadness I feel that you are no longer with us. I know we haven't been in touch much in recent years, but my memories are endless. I am so thankful your family lived next door to us, and that I had the chance to know you. You were always such a good friend to me, and you have no idea how much that means to me. Your life here was cut way too short, but God has a plan for you and I trust His reasons. My prayers go out to your family and all those who love and care about you. I wish so badly I could be there for the services to pay my respects and show my support to your family. I will be there in spirit and sending my love. Goodbye for now, until we see each other again :)
-Ashleigh Johnson
November 28, 2012
May God get you thru this as he is taking care of Wes.
John Johnson
November 28, 2012
Maggie
I enjoyed spending time with you in high school and college and I am praying for your family. Sorry your life was cut so short, you were a very sweet and funny person to be around!
November 28, 2012
Nancy Haring
We will miss Wes terribly. What a fine young man who left us too soon. Prayers for his family and all who loved him.
November 28, 2012
Laura Leigh McGuirk
I am So Sorry to hear about Wes! I'm praying for the entire family! May God Bless You All!
November 28, 2012
Wes
I remember you at a young age saying you were going to grow up and be a lawyer. I always knew you could be anything you wanted to be. I am so glad that i got to share that young life when you were a little boy. My prayers go out to Kathy,Ben and the rest of the family.
November 27, 2012
Kelly Johnson
Oh, Wes! You will be dearly missed! I'll never forget our bonding time during our 8th grade production of "Annie." Praying for comfort for family & friends, especially your son and his mother, during this difficult time.
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