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Franklin Pullen Obituary
SHELBY - Mr. Franklin Jerome Pullen, 70, of 2521 Shoal Creek Road, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at home.
He was born May 24, 1939, in Cleveland County, to the late Frank Mark Pullen and Lillie Mae Pullen of Shelby. He was re-tired from Cleveland Community College. He was a member of Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Athletic Association, Tee to Green Golf Club and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
He is survived by his wife Berniece Wimbush Pullen of Shelby; sons Franklin Jerome Pullen (Erin) of Shelby and Darius Mackenzie Pullen (Margaret) of Cherryville; sisters, Shirley Pullen Smith (Norris) of Upper Marlboro, Md., Gaynell Pullen Barber (Lois) of LaPuente, Calif., Delores Pullen Williamson (Clarence) of Greensboro and Hortense Pullen Jamison (Kenneth) of Durham; brother, Benjamin Pullen (Lois) of Valrico, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
Memorial service: Saturday, April 24, 1 p.m., Prine Grove Primitive Baptist Church; the body will be placed in the church one hour before the service
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Memories and Condolences
for Franklin Pullen
Bobbie Boyd
April 30, 2010
Bernice, Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain. Your family was so kind to me when I was growning up. Thank you! God bless
J. Kenneth White
April 28, 2010
To the Pullen Family:
I was told of Frank's passing at my aunt's funeral in Rock Hill, SC.
Words cannot express the sorrow in losing a love one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
J. Kenneth White
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Jacques Ware
April 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pullen family. I first met Frank in Daytona FL several years ago at the LOVETEC golf tournament. Frank will be remembered as a true gentleman!!!
Gene Cox
April 26, 2010
Bernice...sorry to hear about Frank. He was a good friend and we always enjoyed being together. I know he is in a better place.
Rosia Whetstone
April 25, 2010
To Bernice and the entire Pullen Family. Our hearts were sadden to learn of the passing of Frank. We are all graduates of Douglas High School, where his father was a teacher. We knew all the siblings. He came from a beautiful loving family. Our pray is that God will comfort you in this time of sorry and give you strenght and healing as you meet each tomorrow. Rosia Hill-Whetstone, Agnes Hill-Ashe and Mable Hill
Allison Elam
April 24, 2010
I knew Mr. Pullen when I was a student at Cleveland Tech and before that at the Employment Security Commission. He was a good man. Thoughts are with the family.
April 24, 2010
Mr. Pullen will be missed. He was a great asset in my first year of officiating and helped me along the way. My prayers are with you family and we know where he is. God Bless.
Karvellis Lee
April 24, 2010
Bernice, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the untimely loss of your husband. May GOD continue to give you peace. GODSPEED
Karvellis Lee
San Antonio, Texas
April 24, 2010
Sister Bernice and the Pullen family,
You have our sympathy. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Sister Patricia Griffin, Sister Lakisha Mance and Tyrick
Doris McKissick
April 24, 2010
Bernice, look to the hills from which cometh your help, for all of your help comes from the LORD. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. I owe a lot of my successess in life to Mr. Pullen. May GOD put his loving arms around you and hold you close to him during and after your times of bereavement. May he give you perfect peace and love that you so greatly deserve during your darkest hour. I will continually lift you up in prayer.
much love, Doris McKissick, Shelby, N.C.
Jacquelyn Hill
April 24, 2010
Bernice, Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain.
Jacquelyn Hill and Family
palina wright
April 23, 2010
sorry to hear of your loss,praying that you find comfort, in knowing that he is in a better place, no more cares of this old sinful world,
Sam & Karen Seigle
April 23, 2010
Bernice,our prayers and caring thoughts are with you and your family through these difficult days.May God hold your hand and keep you in perfect peace with His abiding love.
Donn&Earlene Newman
April 23, 2010
Bernice we are so sorry for your loss. We have truley lost a wonderful neighbor and friend. Please don't hesitate if you need anything. Your neighbor Donn and Earlene Newman
Laura Williamson-Matthews
April 23, 2010
Bernice,so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. I know he will be greatly missed. May condolences to the entire Pullen family.
Alyce Blackwell
April 23, 2010
Bernice, so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. Praying the Lord will bring peace and comfort to you and the family.
April 23, 2010
We the class of "66" were blessed to have such a great role model, leader and concerned teacher as Mr. Frank Pullen. Your loss is our loss. May God comfort you now and the days to come.
Class of 1966
Mary F. Grier-Walton
April 23, 2010
We were blessed to have known Franklin,and his late parents,We attened school at Douglass High School,with him, and the other siblings. We send our condolences to the Pullens family.
Lucille Haynes-Walker
Mary F. Grier- Walton
April 23, 2010
Frank well be mist and remembered. Paul Cunningham (Golfing Friend from Spartanburg, SC)
Par Busters Golf Group
April 23, 2010
The Par Busters will miss our player and friend. To the family we wish you much peace and many fnd memories.
John Love
April 23, 2010
We are blessed to have known a gentleman like Frank. His kindness and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed.
April 23, 2010
bernice, i am thinking about you. i am so sorry to hear about frank. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
kathy bowen
Bobby & Sharon Cannon
April 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Levon Kennedy
April 23, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Myra Ward
April 23, 2010
May God Blessed You and Your family. My deepest condolence. He will be very much miss, and remember God only take the best.
Love
Kookie(Myra Ward)
April 23, 2010
Bernice, so sorry to learn of Frank's passing. It is said that with time, you will find comfort in the good that you two shared. You are in my thoughts.
~Rita Price, Shelby/Rutherfordton, NC
Naomi Brown
April 23, 2010
To Jerry & The Pullen Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories bring you comfort and may God continue to Bless and keep you doing these trying times. Frank will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
As you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Your Rhode Island Family:
Aunt Annie Hammond, Aunt Blanche McCall,Aunt Alama, Aunt Thelma & Uncle Charlie Ross, Cousin Naomi & Sons
Joe and Philann Smith
April 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anita Cliette
April 23, 2010
My heart goes out to the family with my deepest sympathy. Franklin was very dear to me. Jerry, I am thinking of you. I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep you and your family.
April 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Josephine Peek
April 23, 2010
My thoughts are with the family. I knew Frank from Cleveland Community College and he was very good man, he loved to help people, he was also a kind man to everybody that he came in contact with. Frank will dearly be missed by all of us that knew him from the college. I will be praying for the family.
Kassandra (Sandy) Love-Watson
April 23, 2010
To Jerry & the entire Pullen family: My heartfelt condolences to you all during this difficult time. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Wallace
April 23, 2010
Thinking about us rooming together in Italy, and all of the jokes we made about it. REST IN PEASE.
Don Davenport
April 23, 2010
Bernice, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Frank. He will surely be missed. May God continue to Bless and keep your family strong during these tough times.
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