John Larry "Hoody" Pugh, a 46-year-old African American man, passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Known to his loved ones as the life of the party, his death left a void in the lives of his family and friends. The circumstances leading to his passing have not been publicly detailed, and information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with his death has not been made available.
Born the oldest son of John Larry Pugh Sr.
and Velma Louise Pugh, he was a father to six children: John, Johnisha, Johnathan, Jayla, Corey Ruffin, and John Goodman. He was a brother to seven siblings who survived him. His family and friends gathered to celebrate his life and mourn their loss at the Greater Bright Morning Star church in New Orleans on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The lack of public information surrounding the specifics of his death leaves many questions unanswered for the community. As of now, the official investigation into the death of John Larry "Hoody" Pugh has not yielded any publicly announced suspects or arrests. The case remains without a public resolution, and the details of what transpired on that early April day are not known to the public.
