February 2026 Meeting Announcement
The next American Legion Post 2 meeting will NOT be held Monday, February 2, 2026,
Please stay tuned and watch this website, your email, and our social media pages for updates.
Currently, Post 2 meets at the American Red Cross Building in Knoxville as we await the start of the construction of our future post building. This is a huge step for Post 2 and will allow us to fulfill our mission and continue to give back to our veterans and the Knoxville community.
The Mission of the American Legion is to to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
OBITUARY
Marvin “Sonny” Lee Tuggle Sr.
June 23, 1934 – December 7, 2025
IN THE CARE OF
Weaver Funeral Home
Marvin “Sonny” Lee Tuggle, Sr. age 91 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran and a Bronze Star Recipient and served in the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a lifetime member and past Commander of the American Legion. Member of the Vietnam Veterans Association. He was of the Methodist Faith. Preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Lynell; Parents, James and Lela Tuggle; brother, Bill Tuggle and sister Ruby Owens. Survived by his son, Marvin Tuggle, II and wife, Damaris Pagan; daughter, Faith Tuggle; grandchildren, Isabella Tuggle, Scarlett Tuggle and Jean Tuggle; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home with the service to follow at 7 pm. Family and friends will meet at 8:15 am Friday at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery for an 8:30 am Graveside Service.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/knoxville-tn/marvin-tuggle-12657967