John Larry Hoody Pugh, a 46-year-old African American man, died in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was the oldest son of John Larry Pugh Sr. and Velma Louise Pugh and father to six children: John, Johnisha, Johnathan, Jayla, Corey Ruffin, and John Goodman. He is also survived by seven siblings.

Friends and family remembered him as the life of the party and held a gathering to celebrate his life at Greater Bright Morning Star church on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The circumstances of his death have not been publicly detailed, and no suspects or arrests have been announced. Many questions remain about what happened that early April day.

If anyone knew John Pugh or has information about his death, please come forward and share what you remember.