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Rufus Dow Pulliam Obituary

Rufus Dow "Buck" Pulliam Jr., 72, of Gainesville passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. He was survived by his wife, Susan Pulliam; his sisters, Trudie Nease and Jane Burnham; his children, Tripp Pulliam and Emily Sharp; and his grandchildren, Sophie Pulliam, Lilly Sharp, Sydney Pulliam, Alex Sharp, Katie Sharp, Zoey Sharp, and Finnley Pulliam.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you please send donations to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 115, Gainesville, GA 30501, who cared so well for Buck in his last days.

Online condolences may be made at wardsfh.com. Ward's Funeral Home, 758 Main St, SW, Gainesville, in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by gainesvilletimes.com on Jan. 8, 2014.

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January 31, 2014

Tripp Susan and Emily I just found out about buck today I am so sorry I really thought a lot of Buck and thought he was a good man and I enjoyed being around him and laughing with all of you. If there is any thing I can do let me know Damon Monk 2566201397

January 8, 2014

All our thoughts and prayers go to you. Buck was a wonderful friend.......Sincerely, Kaye & Dieter

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