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James Pullins Obituary

JAMES E. PULLINS PORTAGE, IN James E. Pullins, age 93 of Portage, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. Survived by four children: Aleatha Jean (Richard) Gray of Michigan City, Noretta Pullins of Portage, Cynthia Pullins Baker of Portage and Joyce Wisner-Buikema of Lake Station; two adopted children: James Pullins of Portage and Christina (Toby) Provins of Hobart; ten grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Cecilia and daughter, Molly House. Jim retired from Plant Protection, Gary Works, U.S. Steel with 20 years of service. He was a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran and a member and past exalted Ruler of Hobart Elks Lodge #1152. He was a former muscian, pilot, and D.J. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved being surrounded by his family. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Rd., Portage on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Craig Forwalter officiating. Elks service will be at 6:00 p.m. Cremation will follow services. At rest Calvary Cemetery, Portage. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at www.pruzinfuneralservice.com
Published by The Times on Feb. 8, 2011.

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February 4, 2012

Daddy,It is hard to beleive you have been gone a year,cause I still can't go to the house.I feel you should be there and you aren't.The feelings that were once there are gone. You were and are so loved. I miss you more then you know.One day when I come home,we will have a party OK ? I wish I had more time with you.The music is gone for now,but I still hear you play and sing.I L. U. # 1

Shirley Kish

February 8, 2011

It's so hard to find words of comfort for someone who has suffered the loss of someone they loved so dearly. Please find peace in knowing that you Dad is in heaven with his loved ones who have gone before him, and that he is suffering no more.

My deepest and most sincere sympathy.

Lambert & Denise Kneifel

February 8, 2011

Prayers and sympathy to the family...I used to enjoy my time with Uncle Jim.
"WHERE THERE IS HOPE YOU WILL FIND A ROSE IN THE GARDEN"
"DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL, LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL."

Jean Gray

February 8, 2011

"We'll Meet Again "

We know you are with family that has gone on before .

We miss you one and all,but you are the baby,like the daughter that went before you.

Give hugs to all and know that you are loved by so many,and always will be.

Keep the light on. we love you daddy.

Jeannie ,Noretta, and family

Jean Gray

February 8, 2011

" We'll Meet Again "

I know you are with all that have gone before but we still miss you .

I'll bet you are having a great time right about now.

Hug our sister for us .

Keep the light glowing daddy. Jeannie and Noretta







Jean ,Noretta & family

Cindy Baker

February 8, 2011

You lit a candle every day for mom since her passing 20 years ago. We will do the same for you Dad. We miss you so! We love you more!

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