Brother James B. Pugsley III, Carpenter-Welch Camp 180, Department of Michigan, died suddenly on January 15, 2007. He was born in Ann Arbor on August 4, 1953. Brother Pugsley is survived by his son, Jimmy, and his ex-wife, Darcy. The funeral took place on January 19 at the Stark Funeral Home in Ypsilanti, followed by burial in Highland Cemetery.

Jim joined the SUVCW in 2002 by virtue of being a grandnephew of SGT Stephen H. Clayton, Co. F, 6th Tennessee Cavalry. He served various offices in the camp, including Chaplain, Jr. Vice Commander and Sr. Vice Commander. He has also been an active member of the Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table.