Oscar "Ray" Tuggle of Temple, Georgia started his new life on February 12, 2010. He was born on August 3, 1937 in Carroll County, the son of Raymond and Ada Tuggle. Those who knew and loved Ray would attest he was gentle soul who was devoted to his friends and family, Ray always loved a good laugh. He took time to read the Bible daily, took many walks and talks with Gene Williams and Gene Yearty, and willingly chauffeured his wife of nearly 48 years book shopping. He enjoyed working in his building, tending his garden, and collecting al the quarters from the 50 states. He retired from Koffee-Kart where he worked as a route supervisor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only son, Jaime Tuggle, sisters, Floye Jackson and Geneva Thompson, brothers, Troy Tuggle, Glen Tuggle, and Lee Tuggle. He is survived by his wife Betty Dobbs Tuggle, his daughter Tamra Tuggle, sister and brother-in-law Frances and Benny Thurman, sister, Edwyna Bryan, and brother and sister-in-law Quinton and Betty Jean Tuggle of Bowden Junction. He will be deeply missed by his many friends, and church family of Calvary Baptist Church, and by Prosper who called him "Paw Paw" and by Eston who knew that Ray was the best person to watch old Western movies with. The family will have a private viewing from 12:00-12:30 and will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 on Valentine's Day at Hightower Funeral Home. A brief chapel service will be held at 2:00 with Dr. J. Howard Mills officiating. Pallbearers include Gene Yearty, Johnny Muse, Steve Holmes, Rich Campbell and Joe Corley. Gene Williams and Fred Bennett will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Temple.