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Obituary for Michael Bryan Paugh

Michael Bryan Paugh, 43, of Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on April 21, 1971, a son of Ilene Cottrill Paugh, who survives in Bridgeport, and the late Owen L. “Jeff” Paugh.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his soulmate, Jennifer Cox; a son Cole Michael Paugh, Morgantown; two brothers, Jeffrey Paugh and Scott Paugh, both of Bridgeport; a sister, Donna Morgan, Salem; a niece, Maggie Turner and her husband Daniel, Buckhannon; and two nephews, Joshua Morgan, Moundsville, and Levi Mollohan, Tunnelton.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leann Pulice Paugh, on April 24, 2011.
Michael was a graduate of Bridgeport High School. He had worked for Precision Coil for over 22 years of service as a machine operator and supervisor, and he was currently working at ATOS as a flowback operator.
He enjoyed working, and in his early years he loved to ride 4-wheelers. He was an avid follower of NASCAR, WVU sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Bridgeport Indians. He was a loving son, father, brother, and soulmate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Harrison County Humane Society, 2450 Saltwell Road, Shinnston, WV 26431
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015, with Reverend Tom Horne and Pastor Bob Gowen presiding. Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery.
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