Leonard C. Pulley

Leonard C. Pulley, 77, of Reliance, son of the late Hubert and Gladys Pulley, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Leonard is survived by his loving, dedicated wife of over 57 years, Wilma Wilcox Pulley; daughters and sons-in-law, Anderea and Roger Long of Englewood, and Janet and Tim Shope of Cleveland; sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret and Robert Cheek of Reliance, and Wilma Jean Pulley of Cleveland; grandson and spouse, Kyle and Kayla Long of Springfield; granddaughter and spouse, Chelsea and Taylor Droke of Rock Hill, S.C.; grandson, Zane Shope; and many special nieces, nephews, and close friends. Born Feb. 5, 1945, Leonard attended and led the choir at Greasy Creek Baptist Church, where he was a faithful, lifelong member. An avid outdoorsman, Leonard made a lifetime of treasured memories with family and friends while hunting and fishing. In lieu of a formal visitation, a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, at Cedar Springs Cemetery in Cleveland with the Rev. Cody Harris of Greasy Creek Baptist Church officiating and the Rev. Matthew Craig of Ocoee delivering the eulogy. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Kyle Long, Taylor Droke, Zane Shope, Eric Campbell, Michael Cheek, and Jim Kimsey will serve as pallbearers. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers of DaVita Dialysis in Etowah and Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens for their thoughtful care and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the National Kidney Foundation honoring Leonard Pulley at www.kidney.org/donation Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend, sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com