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Jack Gulley Obituary
He was born December 27, 1937 in Johnston County to the late Otho N. Gulley and Helen Askew Gulley. He graduated from Clayton High School in 1956 and UNC-CH in 1960, where he was Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended Wake Forest University Law School, graduating with honors in 1963. Jack practiced law in Raleigh and Wake County for 33 years retiring in 1996. He was past President of the Wake County Bar Association and Raleigh Country Club and a member of Crabtree Valley Baptist Church. Jack loved people and was known as "quite a conversationalist" on most any topic.
He is survived by a daughter, Margaret Tyson and her husband, Rob of Raleigh; grandchildren, Jacqueline and Connor of Raleigh; his companion for the past 10 years, Judy Tudor; and several nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Faye Motley Gulley in 1993 and also a brother Jerry Gulley.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Crabtree Valley Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery in Clayton.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road, Mordecai Community of Raleigh, 919-832-8225.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society, 11 S. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com
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Jack Tate
September 18, 2007
I knew Jack when I practiced in Raleigh up until 1992.During the time that I knew him, he earned my respect as an attorney that practiced with the professionalism that I always expected from the profession when I chose to pursue my career. I met him in the late 1990's and his impression remains with me. He was a wonderful attorney and human being. I know that God has received a wonderful human being that we will all miss.
May God bless you and confort you in this time.
Paula Zorio
September 9, 2007
I worked for Jack at Gulley, Kuhn & Taylor before he retired, and continued to do work for him for a few years afterward. I only learned today that Jack had passed away. I am so sorry for your loss, and for not contacting him recently. I have thought fondly of him on so many ocassions; Your father was one of the finest people I've ever known. He will not be forgotten.
Bettie Sousa
August 24, 2007
Margaret, I am one of the lawyers at Smith Debnam. We so loved your dad, and truly enjoyed the time that he practiced with us. Today at lunch, several of us were talking about Jack and how smart he was. He really could discuss any topic, and always had some tidbit of knowledge that impressed us. Please know our thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Bettie Sousa
Stacy May
August 24, 2007
Oh Margaret, I am so thankful that he didn't suffer very long and is with your sweet mom. I will miss them both very much and always remember them. They were like my second parents letting me move in with yall when my parents moved before our senior year. And you are the sister I never had. I am so thankful I was able to spend time with your dad last month when he felt fine and didn't know anything was wrong. You are truly blessed to have such sweet, kind and loving parents who adore you even still and watch over you always. I will miss him. What a wonderful, giving and gentle man.
Love, Stacy
Rebecca Sherman
August 24, 2007
Margaret,
How hard it is for us to give up someone we love. Psalms 116:15 - Prescious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Rejoice in knowing your Dad knew Jesus as his Savior. Imagine the celebration that is taking place in heaven today. Your dad's work was complete here on earth and God is so happy when he can call one of his children to come home where there will be no more sickness or death. My prayer for you and your family is that God would comfort you as only He can.
George Willoughby
August 24, 2007
Margaret,
I was so sorry to hear of your dads diagnosis and had intentions of sending him a card , I only found out he was sick on Monday. He was such a good man. He certainly did his best to keep me out of trouble in the 80's and never treated me any different because of it. He was one of the nicest men at the club, always had a handshake a kind word and a smile. That is the way I will remember him, with a smile on his face. I am truly sorry for it is not only a loss for you and your family but for anyone that knew him. He was a great man. I also know that words cannot take away the pain and remorse but try to find some peace in the fact that his illness was relatively short and that his suffering was not drawn out and his time in pain was short. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
George Willoughby
Michael&Kristin Christensen
August 24, 2007
We were acquainted with Jack at the Elks Lodge in Raleigh. He was a noticeable presence and support to the lodge, a friendly face to all.
Harold (BuzzY) and Helen Russell
August 24, 2007
Margaret,
Buzzy and I were so very sad to learn of your Dad's death We have known your parents for many years I remember your Mother talking of what a sweet child you were and how you would in the morning play on your bed and not leave your room until you were given permission I miss your Mother so much and had not seen you Dad in about two years. I know how very special they both were as friends and can only imagine what wonderful parents they were. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will surely miss you Dad and his sweet smile and twinkle in his eyes.
Fondly,
Helen and Buzzy Russell
Marion Suitt
August 24, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I will miss seeing him at RCC and will also miss the many conversations we had together. My sympathies to the family. Jack was a great guy.
Susan Stancil
August 24, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
April McVey
August 24, 2007
Margaret & Rob,
I am sorry for your loss. I am happy you were able to quit work and be there for your father for the past few months. These are days and memories you will be able to cherish forever.
I will continue to pray for your family. Know that your Dad is finally reunited with your Mother and he is very happy.
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