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"Chip"
JULY 17, 1952 - JAN. 18, 2023
William L. Pulley, known as "Chip," died on January 18, 2023, peacefully at age 70 in Charleston, SC.
Chip was born on July 17, 1952, in Oxford, Ohio, and graduated from Talawanda High School in 1970. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and received a teaching degree at Miami University in Physical Education.
While at Talawanda High School Chip thrived with many successes and was very popular among his classmates. He was elected Homecoming King, Captain of the football team, and played on the baseball and wrestling teams. He was elected to Buckeye Boys State, Student Council and in the Honor Society.
During his senior year Chip was part of an exchange program through the Oxford Rotary Club and lived with a family in Japan for the summer.
Chip lived most of his life in the Oxford community and later in life he moved Charleston, SC, to be closer to his brother, Jeff, where he enjoyed the Sandpiper Independent Retirement Community.
Chip was always inclusive of others and had many wonderful friends. He loved his family and was always thoughtful and kind to others as many were to him. He showed a lot of courage throughout his life despite his own health challenges.
He enjoyed watching all sports, especially football, with his friends and family. Chip had a deep faith and attended church weekly, and sang in the Sandpiper choir.
Chip found love and companionship with his partner, Nana Brown, whom he met in Charleston. They shared many happy celebrations and memories together living in their Sandpiper community.
Chip is survived by his mother and father, Martha Lee and William Pulley, his brother Jeff and sister-in-law Valerie, and Stephen Pulley (nephew), and Kara Leigh McPoland (niece).
He is predeceased by his sister, Mary Lynn Pulley. Chip will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
There will be a Celebration of Life to honor Chip on February 4 at 11:30am at The Knolls of Oxford, Commons, 6727 Contreras Rd., Oxford, OH.
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Roger Jenkins
May 2, 2023
Sending heartfelt condolences for Bill and Martha Lee and the family on this loss of their beloved son. Prayers. Roger and Basia Jenkins
Dan Bourne
January 22, 2023
Lost a very good friend and good man with Mr Chip Pulley . We shared athletics early in our life and I was fortunate to hit a few golf balls and laughs with him later in life . To all of you my best at this time and especially you Mrs Pulley as you were always so kind and thoughtful towards me . God bless his soul and sorry I am not nearby to attend the service in Chips honor .
Dan Bourne , The Villages Florida
Linda EVERETT
January 22, 2023
Chip was a special part of my youth. Being close in age we spent a lot of time together at family functions. My memories of him are priceless. We talked on the phone often when we were in college and in our 20s and 30s.
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill, Martha Lee, and Jeff.
Kim Goldey Pennington
January 21, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this news. I remember Chip from high school--he was my date to prom one year and was a thoughtful and considerate friend. Thinking of his family at this sad time.
Chip Newhart
January 21, 2023
I am sorry to hear about Chip. We had a special relationship as we share the same name, Chip. I remember being a teammate on the football team. I was a couple years older. He was not the biggest but he was tough. You will be sorry if you try to tackle him when he had the ball. I will cherish those memories!
Chip Newhart
Jon Lancaster
January 21, 2023
Chip was a great guy, if somebody needed help or anything he would be there. Praying for the family and friends
Gale Cornthwaite Fleenor
January 21, 2023
I´m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and closure
Mike Beck
January 20, 2023
Many good memories of Chip in grade school and junior high at "Old" McGuffey, and Talawanda. Rob Etheridge and I said that, "Pound for pound, Chip´s the toughest guy out here" on the THS football team. Off the field, Chip was a kind, considerate, and respectful young man. A friend to all and a class act. It´s very sad to hear he´s no longer with us.
Condolences from Mike and Jeanne Beck
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