Udom Pongsugree, passed away on the evening of Friday, September 3, 2010, at the age of 72 years old. After a hard fought battle with Parkinson's, his body is now at rest.

He retired from the Royal Thai Army, and moved to America with his family in December 1979. Settling into a quiet life in Big Chimney, WV, he worked with his sisters, Dr. Su and Rudeewan at the Family Medical Practice. He enjoyed playing tennis and fishing with his family and friends.

Among the many whom will miss his kind spirit, there are his wife, Noi; his three sons, Narin, Chatchaval, and Teeradej; their spouses, Pharvinee, Linda, and Kay; his daughter, Rajneekorn; his surviving sisters, Rudeewan Sukkasem and Dr. Utaiwan P. Suvannoparat; 5 grandchildren and many more extended family and friends.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.