Gleaning Facebook: George Pullen

 Sheila and I have known George Pullen since the seventies. Of course as a professor at FJC, as a Rome City Commissioner, and even a time or two when we needed some bike repair. We helped a little with his race for Congress way back when. Back in the days when I was editing the Northwest Georgia Historical and Genealogical Quarterly George allowed me to use his computer equipment at the bike shop, sometimes at very odd hours and virtually all night to get the publication out. In recent years he has been the stalwart Democrat, who allowed the party to use his facilities for meetings and whose quiet leadership steadied us and focussed us in our efforts to stay relevant in a state that has, we believe, lost its way politically. Sheila and I have often enjoyed seeing and greeting George and Ann as they walked or jogged along the Riverwalk. I saw him out for a stroll on Broad just a few days ago.

We will miss him.

George Pullen (Click the picture to read the announcement in the Rome News-Tribune.)

Tracy S Lawler What a nice tribute to Dr. Pullen. I am sorry to hear about his death. Lot's of fond memories from my time at FJC.

Chris Frazier Indeed. George is a rare man, good and decent.

Sam Burnham He was definitely a very important part of Roman business, politics and more. It's hard to think of him not being involved any longer. Prayers for his family and others that knew him well.

Nena Dake He will be greatly missed. May God bless Ann and his family during this difficult time. What happened as saw him recently?

Kathy Vogler Steinbruegge Yes, he will certainly be missed!

Terrell Shaw Nena, I talked with a friend who was with George in a planning meeting -- for the party's membership meeting next week -- at the old Masonic building on Broad last night. She was also one of the friends who was at the hospital with him later. She said George and Ann left the meeting a little early and walked back toward their home on the Cotton Block. George collapsed as they neared the bike shop. He was taken by ambulance to Floyd Hospital where he succumbed to the suspected stroke a few hours later.

Terry Lewis George was a person who stood above the rest of us. I learned a lot about George when working on his campaign. He was always a gentleman with a wonderful outlook no matter the circumstance. George was the Marboro Man..tough,self-efficient, and hard working. But he knew how to have fun biking and traveling.

Tersi Bendiburg May he rest in peace.

Betty Smith Franklin He was a sweet man. Terrell, he once described himself as "timid." So, he came a long way to be brave.

Joan Ledbetter A major loss to Rome! 

Linda Bell I am so sorry to hear about this.....such a loss

Marsha Yancey Atkins A good man, he will be missed.

Ann Gore Thanks, Terrell for sharing. Sorry to hear about George. A certain loss to Rome!

Ann Gore Thanks, for sharing about Bobby Mobbs. Rode with he and Nell back in 1962 to Inland Container. Nell and I worked together and Bobby carried us to work....