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Robert PULLEY Obituary

HAMPTON - Robert E. (Bobby) Pulley, 78, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.
Born in Richmond, where he lived most of his life, he moved to Hampton in 2008. After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 until 1953, he first worked at Berry- Burke Clothing Co., and Greentrees Clothing Co., in Richmond and then at Franklin Towers, Trolley Square and Commonwealth Properties, all in Richmond, until he retired because of health problems.
Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd C. and Betsy Pulley; and a brother, Lloyd C. Pulley III, Mr. Pulley is survived by his sisters, Barbara P. and her husband, Dr. Kemper Sarrett of Hampton; and his twin sister, Elizabeth P. Hodges of Rocky Mount, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses their thanks to the caregivers at Northampton Convalescent Center, for the kindness and caring shown by them to Mr. Pulley.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, downtown Hampton, 723-3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2010.

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December 7, 2010

Our father, Santo Branchina, was Mr. Pulley's roomate at Northampton Convalescent Center. We will miss his ready smile and sense of humor.
Sandy Blake, Chris Creech, Lisa McCarthy and Bob Warren

December 5, 2010

Mr Pulley we will truly miss you humor and outgoing personality at North Hampton. Melissa Webb-Pugh RN

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