Salis R. Buggs Obituary (1925

After high school Silas served in the United States Navy during World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge he was united in holy matrimony to his sweetheart, the late Ruthie Mae Smalls on Sunday, July 4, 1948. He worked at the American Tobacco Company (Cigar Factory) in Charleston, SC. He was also working as barber, on course towards fulfilling his dream of becoming an owner of his own barbershop. This dream was realized when he became proprietor of Silas Barber Shop on America Street. He was a Mason of the Prince Hall Lodge #46. He was also affiliated with Wesley United Methodist Church serving on the Senior Usher Board for many years. One son, Leroy Buggs, preceded Slias in death. Silas is survived by his loving and devoted children, Ronald Buggs of Lithonia, GA, Kennth Buggs of Murfreesboro, TN, Crystal (Cookie) Buggs of Charleston, SC and Faith (Faye) Jenkins of Locust Grove, GA; seven grandchildren, Antwan, Tushwanda, Keisha, Tray, Korrey, Brandon and Kristen; seven great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; two loving sisters, Lyvina Hall and Pricilla White and two siters (predeceased) Charlotte Buggs and Helen Bolds. Among the nieces and nephews are Chenita (Chee Chee) Buggs Ried, Angela Buggs, cynthia (Cinnie) Robinson, Gloria Bolds, Misty Bolds, Stanley Buggs, Randy Buggs, William (Pook) White, and shirley D. Smalls. He is also survied by a host of cousins and friends including Charles Jackson and Johnny McGee.