Robert Lee Paullin

Robert Lee Paullin obituary, Asheville, NC

Robert Lee Paullin

Robert Paullin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Asheville Mortuary Services on Oct. 9, 2024.

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Robert Lee Paullin, aged 86, passed away September 23, 2024, in Brevard, NC.
Robert was born October 22, 1937, in Winter Haven, FL, to the late Leroy Paullin and Neva Paullin. He taught middle school for 25 years in Bartow, FL and Lake Ship, FL. Robert was a member of the Florida Gators SEC Swimming Champions and Covenant Presbyterian of Winter Haven, FL. He enjoyed wood working, anything Florida Gators, he bleed orange and blue, building and flying remote control planes. Robert was a little league coach for multiple sports, loved all summer sports, water skiing, tennis, golf and basketball.
Robert is survived by the love of his life and soul mate of 65 years, Cathy Paullin; children, Rob (Susan) Paullin of Richmond, VA, Laurie (David) Perry of Nashville, TN, Vicky (Kurt) Wolfe of Escondido, CA, and Allie- English Golden Retriever; grandchildren, Lindsay Paullin, Abby Paullin, Josh Perry, Oliver Perry, Katie Perry, Pauli Hagelin, Ryan Hagelin, Carli Winkels and Gaven Winkels, and Audri Wolfe; and great grandson, Ambrose Winkels, Fulton Winkels, Lucia Winkels, Jade Hagelin, and Ellie Hagelin.
A future Celebration of Life party TBD.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to one of the following Hurricane Helene relief organizations: NCVoad.org/members GreaterGood.Org caring4others.org
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