"so sorry to read of the passing of robert pulley. as i was growing up in the jonesboro area, i ofter hear my grandfather, marshall pence, and grandmother, cora elnora pulley pence, speak of maedoris pulley. not sure just how close they were, were they cousins, i don't know. but i know grandma and grandpa held maedoris and ralph in high esteem. from reading the condolences, i find i missed a rare opportunity from not having a chance to know son robert. my grandparents lived in landessville, and attended hanfield church. my youngereson, eric rodriguez may have known bob thru boat and ski club."
In loving memory of
Robert E. Pulley
August 30, 1931 - February 17, 2013
Robert Pulley, age 81, of Fairmount, IN, died Sunday, February 17, 2013.
He was the son of the late Ralph Pulley and the late Maedoris (Zeek) Pulley.He was born in Marion, Indiana on August 30, 1931.He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1949.went on to serve in the Army from 1950-51 during the Korean Conflict and played the cornet in the Army Band.He was a disabled veteran receiving 3 Bronze Stars.He married Shirley Hoffar on February 20, 1960.Shirley survives in Fairmount.Bob was a repairman for Citizen Telephone/Frontier Communications for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member and past president of the Fairmount Museum, making guest appearances on 20/20, Hardcopy, Joan Rivers and Geraldo Rivera providing information sharing about his friend and classmate James Dean.Heserved as pallbearer for James Dean. He was a member of the Fairmount United Methodist Church, the Fairmount VFW Post serving as a past Commander and a 25 year member of the Fairmount Volunteer Fire Department, and the founder of the Mississinewa Boat and Ski Club As a member of the Archeological Society he enjoyed collecting arrow heads, and Indiana artifacts and camping.He loved decorating him home with large light display for Christmas and having a big garden.
He is also survived by:
Three Daughters:
Christy(Bob) Berry, Marion, IN
Leasa (Jeff) Wages, Dacula, GA
Tresa (Joel) Bozell, Summitville, IN
One Son:
RobertPulley, Kokomo, IN
Two Sisters:
Margaret Wilhoite, West Lafayette, IN
Mary Ann Usher, Sarasota, FL
3 Grandchildren;
Mallory (Aaron)Thompson, Alexandria, IN
Chad Wages, Lawrenceville, GA
Lindsay (James) Savage, Lawrenceville, GA
1 Great-Grandchild; Olivia Thompson
Mother-in-law;Leila Hoffar, Marion, IN
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Ralph James Pulley Jr., Roger Pulley, Tom Pulley, and sister, Martha Jane Rogers.
Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 20, 2013.Funeral service will be at Armes-Hunt Funeral Home at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 21, 2013. Rev.Edna Larimore officiating. Interment will be at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, IN
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Cancer Services of Grant County in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"My condolences to the family in this time of sorrow."
"So sorry to hear of his passing...he was a great guy. I am glad I got to know him. He was always so good to fans of James Dean and such a help at the Fairmount Historical Museum....I haven't been to Fairmount in quite awhile but have fond memories of my times spent out there and saw Bob many times out there....He will be missed. Hope he's having a happy reunion with his old pal Jimmy...."
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I hope that you have more wealth in treasures than you will ever want. Many hugs to you, Christy. "
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. a headstone in Ireland Cherish those times with your dad and never let go, My Heart goes to you all, Angie"
"Tresa, Leasa, Robbie My heart aches for the loss of your dad. Will try to make it tonight...but illness might prevent it. Just know I love you 3 very much."
"Christy & Family, I am truly sorrowful for you in your time of need. May the Lord comfort you all and guide your minds and hearts in the days ahead to see that HE has taken home one of his Angels to Heaven. GOD BLESS Matthew 11:25-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
"My heart goes out to all of you during this time of sorrow. Prayers for comfort and hope that you find solace in the many happy memories that you have of your Dad. Much Love, Cindy"
"Dear Shirley and Pulley family, A note of sadness for all of you and your Dad and Husband. Bob and I met at the Dean run in1983, my first DEan show. We visited every year we could find him in all the crowd. All the years at the museum also. I even worked at the museum a couple of years during the Dean car show. Bob Pulley was a man of great personal knowledge about Fairmount and Jimmy Dean. What a personal loss to your little town, and all the Dean fans all over the world. He will be sadly missed."
"The staff of Cancer Services of grant County would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time."
"Christy, Shirley, Tresa, Leasa, and Robb: I can't express how sorry I am about your dad, but I am so excited to know that he's in a place now with no suffering, tears, fears, pain, wars, yards to mow, telephones to fix, medicine to take, poles to climb, and all of us to keep in line. :) There's nothing but peace, gladness, and happiness. He is thoroughly enjoying himself and getting to see all of those who have gone on before....as well as his Heavenly Father. What a heritage he has left for everyone who crossed his path! I am so glad I was one of the many! I love you all! "Staaaci""
"To the family of Bob Pulley. My condolences on the passing of Bob Pulley. As a James Dean fan of more than 20 years I had the pleasure of talking and being with him at the fan events over these many years. He was one of the nicest kindest men I have ever met. Like Adaline Nall and many of the other townspeople we will miss him."