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Obituary For Richard Nathaniel Pullum

DEACON RICHARD NATHANIEL PULLUM - Age 85, of Calhoun, Georgia passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born on June 5, 1933 to the late Lyman Pullum and Ceola Steele Pullum. He was a Deacon of Pine Grove Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran, and he worked for Carriage Carpet and Fafnir Bearing before retiring. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eddie Jo Pullum to whom he was married for forty-two years, sisters, Leola Pullum, Vonnie Mann, and Ruth Curtis, stepdaughter, Katie Belle Dixon.

He is survived by his sons, Mitchell (Tiera) Winters of Fairmount, Georgia, Rickey (Kathy) Simpson, Sr.; daughter, Tammie Simpson, of Calhoun, Georgia; stepdaughter, Linda Diane Kellogg; grandchildren, Rickey (Valerie) Simpson, Jr., Francesca (Billy) Morrow, Joseph Simpson, Taylor Simpson, Michael (Ashley) Winters, Michaela Winters, Ansley Howell, Mason Winters, Summer Matthews, Meagen (Tim) Quarles, Greg (Melody) Matthews, Kashae Simpson, Kendall Simpson, Railyn Simpson, Kendric Simpson; special friend, Linda Parker; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 A. M. at Bethesda Baptist Church, 146 Bethesda Church Road, N. E., Calhoun, Georgia with Bro. A. J. Waters, officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 12, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30 P. M. at Bethesda Baptist Church. Interment, Haven of Rest Memorial Park, 3736 Red Bud Road, N. E., Calhoun, Georgia, 30701. Please share your thoughts and memories of Deacon Richard Nathaniel Pullum at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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My deepest condolences to the family. May you throw all your anxiety on God, during this time of sorrow. God cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7

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May God continue to be with the family in love, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. I will forever be grateful to Papa Richard, not for what he did or said...but for who he was in my life.

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With Deepest Sympathy. Our Prayers go out to the families at this sad time. Sunshine Home & Garden Club Mary Cooper president Mary Morris Secretary

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Praying for the family. Pastor Charles Catchings & Liberty Baptist Church Family and Friends.

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To the Family. Our sympathy. May God comfort and soothe you during your time of bereavement. Psalm 94:19; John 5:28 - RH, Queens, N.Y.

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Such a sweet, sweet man. God bless you all and give you peace and comfort at this time. Carmen Hartzo (GHC)

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Caring and loving man. Major influence on me through my high school years. Richard and eddie jo guided me and made me the great man i am today. So much love and respect for them. I loved them like they were my own parents. Ricky and tammy thank you for sharing them with me. Words can’t express the love and respect i had for both of them. He is joining his soulmate in heaven. I love this family so much and will miss richard and eddie jo so much.

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I’m sooo heartbroken I do not know what to say..

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Love this man very much. He could sing heaven down to earth. Can only imagine how he sounds in the Heavenly Choir. Sorry for your loss. Love you all, Pat and Jeanette Bennett.

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Tammie and Rickie so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

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So sorry for your loss! He was a sweet man to me growing up! He worked for my daddy Troy Carver at carriage. He and my daddy and mama can get together and talk now. Miss them all. Sandy (Carver) Jaco

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So sorry, but we know he is truly in a much better place, with the Lord. He was truly a wonderful and Godly man. His sister, my mother, Vonnie, were Braves baseball fans. We will truly miss him. The chariot has slowed and he rode on into Glory. Love to all! My dear Uncle Richard! Effie Watters & Family

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Tammie we are so sorry God Bless From Don and Annette Morgan

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Deacon Pullum will be sadly missed, Our Condolences to the family Billy Joe and Felicia Goodson& Kip Simpson.

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My deepest condolences to the family Lynn Huett

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Tammie, So Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Always know that I am here for you any time of the day or night. Love you and your family. May God give you peace of mind. Love you, Mary Ann Carroll

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