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DAVID PULLING Obituary

PULLING David Walter Pulling 65, of Jacksonville passed away on June 4, 2013. David is preceded by his parents; Ethel Lackey and Ronald Pulling and sister Debbie Sheppard. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 24 years, Nancy Pulling, sons; Daniel Parrott (Kimberley) and David Pulling, daughters; Darlene DeVane and Jonna Barslou, brothers; Ronald Pulling and Larry Pulling (Andrea), sisters; Diane Hathaway and Peggy Bullard, three grandchildren; Steffanie, Tara, and Nicholas, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired with over 35 years of dedicated service with Florida East Coast Railway. David enjoyed the outdoors. His favorite hobbies were golfing, fishing, and attending air shows. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends, patriotism, and kind heart. Arrangements under the care of Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home located at 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jax., FL 32205. A celebration of Life is to be at a future date. Please sign the online guest book at www.townandcountryfuneralhome.com Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 6, 2013.

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June 4, 2014

David, you have been with God a year now. I know He is wrapping His loving arms around you and I am certain He is using you in many wonderful and helpful ways. You always brought peace where ever you journeyed and to see you now in His Glory would be the greatest thing I could imagine.
You visit me pretty regularly in my dreams. Remember the awesome fishing trip we had the day before yesterday? I have never seen so many bass, that were that large, at one time in one place. We tore them up, huh?
We all miss and love you. I miss and love you. We continue to celebrate your life and in your honor.


Larry

Peggy Pulling Bullard

July 2, 2013

David, words cannot express how much you mean to me. I am so proud to have you as my brother and I have always been so honored to be your sister. I have so many happy memories, so many wonderful times together. The hundreds of times you made me laugh, the stories you told, and all the times you ribbed me. You have always been my Rock. My heart breaks now, to have you no longer here to comfort me I must stand alone and draw my strength from you. You live in my heart so I take you with me wherever I go. I love you so much. I miss you so much. I pray to God that I will be with you again one day. Your Loving sister, Peggy

July 1, 2013

Nancy, thank you so much for all the years you took such good care of my precious brother David. He had 24 wonderful years with you. I am so sorry for the grief you are feeling. My heart is broken. The tears still come. I love him so much, he meant the world to me. Words can not express the loss. I love you and you are in my thoughts always. Peggy

Charlotte Glaze

June 15, 2013

You had the softest, most sincere smile. Always there and happy to assist a friend in need. A man of principle who loved his family and enjoyed life to the fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy, your children and family. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
Love,
Charlotte

June 15, 2013

Thank you everyone for your kind words and warm wishes. I always knew I had an amazing daddy but since his death I have learned what an amaziing MAN he was. I miss him so very much but I know we will be together again eventually. I am so grateful he and I got close over the last few years. I love and miss you, daddy.

Jonna - Daughter

Teresa Goss

June 15, 2013

Nancy and family, so very sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting you once at daddy's birthday party, but I felt like I had known ya'll for a long time. Such a nice couple. I so enjoyed your company. David was such a nice man. A gentleman. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. You and yours are welcome to join us anytime. (Joanie's little sissy )

Daniel Parrott

June 13, 2013

Dad,
Your were, what is best in men. From the time you came into our lives until you passed, you never ceased to fascinate me as a child or amaze me as an adult. You were always confident but you were also humble. Never afraid to take on something new and always willing to help a friend in need. You were a kind and gentle man and you loved my mother like no other man could. Never once, in the twenty-four years you were at her side, did I ever worry. I always knew in my heart that if the two of you were together, there wasn't anything y'all couldn't overcome. Also, you were so kind to my grandparents and they loved you as if you were their own son. You treated me as if I were your own, inspiring me to be the man I am today. I am so very grateful for the adventures we shared, projects we worked on, and the times we spent just talking. I will sorely miss you not being in our lives anymore, but I will do my best to live life by your example.
Love, D.J.

Janet Christie

June 13, 2013

Nancy and Lil David. I am so sorry for your loss. I have some great memories of our "boy scout" days with the kids. David was a great and kind friend. May God be with you and your extended family as you mourn David's passing. He will be sincerely missed.

George Thornton

June 12, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss,
David was a great guy I know you will miss him.Sorry I couldn't come to the funeral

Cheri Pamer

June 10, 2013

Dear Pulling Family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew David years ago while working for the FEC at Bowden Yard. I remember him as hard working and fun to work around at the same time. David's presence was felt whenever he walked into the office. And after reading the entries of this guestbook, David must have been a dear friend to all and will be sorely missed.

Ralph Brown

June 10, 2013

I'm very sorry. He was one of the good guys.

Robert Waldron

June 9, 2013

Nancy and family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of David. I worked with him and played many rounds of golf during my time at FEC. He was a great friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.

June 8, 2013

So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Charles&Jeanne Rozar(Pat Pulling's cousin)

June 8, 2013

Nancy I'm so very sorry to hear about David. I know he will be missed very much. He was a kind and gentle man with a great personality. David always treated me with respect as his Sister-In-Law and I will always remember his kindness. Nancy you and David are in my thoughts and prayers GOD bless you both.

Patricia Ann Pulling

Sue Roberts

June 8, 2013

David and Nancy are our great friends. We had so many good times going to Jag games with them and enjoying their company at parties and dinners. David was one of the "good guys" who enjoyed life to the fullest. He adored his wife and always had something nice to say about her. We are going to truly miss his friendship and will always remember him in our hearts.
Dan & Sue Roberts

Susan Hannah

June 7, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with my dear, sweet precious friend Nancy and all of the family on the loss of David. He was so special to our family. We will miss you, but we know we will see you again. Love ya Mr. Pulling (MA) and Murphy

Virgil Geiger, Retired FEC 1996

June 7, 2013

I Remember when David came to work for
the FEC and I had the opportunity to work
with him. He was great friend and employee.He will be missed.

Ray and Bonnie Despres

June 7, 2013

Nancy, Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and family. Dave will be missed.

joan, steven & josh bosh

June 7, 2013

My dear dear friend, Words cannot express our broken hearts nor the tears that wont stop coming. But I know you are no longer suffering and you would not have left us if it wasnt time. Your family and friends have wrapped their arms around Nancy and the kids and we will always be here for them. We love and will miss you xoxo.. Your another Angel watching over us.

June 7, 2013

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Pulling family. I am very sad to hear of David's passing. He was one of the nicest and sweetest people I had the honor of knowing. He was my contact at FEC, and his assistance and friendship was a true blessing. I had the opportunity to be aboard his boat during one of the FEC Fishing outings in the Keys. I knew no one else on board except for him and he went out of his way to make sure that I felt comfortable and included in the group. His love for Nancy and his children was evident in the stories he shared. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this time of loss.

Sincerely,
Suzanne Shewbrooks
Trademark Metals Recycling

June 7, 2013

Dear Nancy and family members, we extend our deepest sympathy to each of you, our prayers and thoughts are with you.


Pauline and Paul Masters (Middleburg, Fl.)

Alexandra & Nick James

June 7, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nancy and Family for the loss of David. He was a wonderful man and will be very missed. We are praying for you all and we are here if you need anything.
Alexandra and Nick James

Kenny and Terry

June 7, 2013

Nancy, we were so sorry to hear about David. He was a good man and a good friend. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Larry Pulling

June 7, 2013

David, my brother, you have always been a rock and I have learned so much by your example(s). I miss you and love you so deeply. Be with God now and rest peacefully.
Your loving brother,
Larry

Lyle Lowe

June 6, 2013

Nancy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. David will surely be missed . Lyle and Kathy Lowe

Lee Dembinski

June 6, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, I will always remember the warm and special person that he was. May God bless him and all of you.

Robert Tantorno

June 6, 2013

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the Pulling family and friends. The world has lost a great example of humanity. I will remember David for his genuineness as a man and endearing personality.

Jean Smith

June 6, 2013

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. David was a very special man and I am glad to have had the opportunity to meet you both. Take care and God Bless.

Janet Steiner

June 6, 2013

Dear Nancy, and family, words cannot express the sadness I feel for your terrible loss. He was so wonderful and kind to everyone. God bless him, and his wonderful family. I am so sorry.

David and Janette Murray

June 6, 2013

Funny, kind, a great friend...He will be missed. Beyond being a co-worker, he was a life-long encourager. We will be remembering family and friends in prayer as we ALL grieve a tremendous loss.

Mary Bresnahan

June 6, 2013

Kim, sorry for your loss and God bless all of you....
Mary B Jacksonville

David & Jan Maddux

June 6, 2013

We worked with David for many, many years at FEC and he was always a funny guy with his unique sense of humor. He would always make us laugh. We will keep your family in our prayers seeking God's comfort for you and those you love. God Bless You.....David and Jan Maddux/FEC

June 6, 2013

In your time of sorrow may God keep and comfort you and the family. With deepest sympathy.

Margaret Patterson/FEC

Sandi and Pete Parrott

June 6, 2013

Nancy,
God Bless you and your family. We will be praying for you.

Kurt & Cheryl Kempf

June 6, 2013

I worked with David at the FEC Railway for almost 20 years. He was admired by everyone who knew him. My wife & I also enjoyed many boating trips with David and Nancy. He will be truls missed. God Bless David Pulling.

Andrea Pulling

June 6, 2013

Beloved Brother-In-Law, David, you will be so greatly missed. You accepted me into the family so graciously and have been so very special to us. There is a void in our lives now that no one else can fill. You are loved and missed by all. Andrea Pulling

Jerry Sinclair

June 6, 2013

I remember younger days at Englewood as Debbie was in my graduating class (1970). David was a kind and gracious "older brother" and he considered me a friend. My prayers are with the Pulling family. God bless...

Gary & Beverly Cox

June 6, 2013

Beverly and I worked with David at FEC and always considered him our friend. He was a great guy to be around and we are saddened by his loss. Our hearts go out to his family as they live through this difficult time.

Harold Ponsell

June 6, 2013

David and I were co-workers, neighbors and friends back in the early 70's. We lost contact after I left the FEC but I fondly remember him and pray for peace for his family.

Vaughn Ortagus

June 6, 2013

Pulling Family....David & I were co-workers many years ago with the FEC,both of us with very tough jobs. David always made a tough job a little easier.....A Greaat Guy to work with!!

My deepest sympathy!!

Nancy Capo

June 6, 2013

I am blessed to have you as a friend, you will be missed.

Kevin Thornton

June 5, 2013

Unk...I love you, I miss you, and I thank God for the precious little time we had together. You are a giant among men, and a blessing to all that knew you. So many people will never be the same because of you, and I count myself proudly among them. See you soon.

June 5, 2013

Dearest Nancy and family,
I can't begin to put into words the loss that is felt with David's passing. It just does not seem possible. I recently spoke to him on the phone and he was as he always is funny, happy and looking forward to getting together. He was my friend, co worker and companion in fun and travels. It was never dull and boring when both of you were with us.
I will miss David with all my heart and somehow the world is off it's axis forever.
God bless you and keep you.
Lyndy and Raymond Durrence

Kimberley Parrott

June 5, 2013

Brownies, Strawberry Shortcake, and golf balls headed your way:)

Terry Pawlick

June 5, 2013

What a surprise I wasn't ready for this....David was one of my best friends at the FEC RR...sweet...good looking....funny....and many more wonderful feelings....I was hoping to go to lunch with him once we found each other on fb .....I send my prayers with all my love .... he will be so miss ...a wonderful awesome person who I loved a good friend.....God Bless....another shining star in Heaven looking down on us....

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