Lonnie Leo Pulliam, Sr., 94 of Eden, passed away early Monday morning, March 9, 2015 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 14, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in Overlook Mausoleum. Military rites will be performed by Rockingham County Honor Guard and the NC National Guard.
Mr. Pulliam was born October 20, 1920 in King, NC to the late Simeon Lee and Martha Timmons Pulliam. He and his wife were members of the Leaksville Christian Church. Lonnie graduated from the Draughan's School of Business and was a World War II Army veteran. After the war, he began his banking career that eventually led to a position with the FDIC until 1960. He then served as Vice President for People's Bank in Rocky Mount, NC and, in 1963, accepted the job of President of Leaksville Bank & Trust Company. In 1972, he founded The Bank of Carroll County in Hillsville, Virginia. Lonnie loved Eden, his many friends, and his time on the farm. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially to the Masters Golf Tournament.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Lawson Pulliam; two sons, Lonnie L. Pulliam, Jr. and wife, Katherine of Greenville, SC, and Larry D. Pulliam and wife, Cindy of Greensboro; three grandchildren, Spencer Pulliam and wife, Elizabeth, Christian Pulliam, and Cameron Pulliam; and sister, Donnee Fletcher of Winston-Salem.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday (10 - 11 AM) at Fair Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington Street, Eden, NC 27288
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Larry, we are so very sorry to hear about your father. He was such a wonderful man and so highly thought of. He will be truly missed by so many people. We are thinking of you... Kenette & Dan Robertson
Kenette
Larry, Lonnie, and family - We are so sorry for your loss. Remembering you in our prayers.
Curtis and Sarah Pierce
Hello Marie,
B.L. and I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
We want to offer our deepest condolences, our hearts are with you.
Love, Kim Coleman Craig and B.L. Coleman Jr.
Kim Coleman Craig
Our loving thoughts go out to the Pulliam family upon the passing of Papa Leo. Many hugs to each of you!
Karen & Andrew Martin
I am sad to hear about Lonnie . My grandfather who banked with Lonnie at Carolina Bank Of Commerce while Lonnie was President introduced me to him. I had just finished UNC Chapel Hill Business school and needed a job. It was 1972 and jobs were hard to find .Lonnie sent word for me to come in for an interview. It was a pleasure to meet Lonnie and he made me feel very comfortable . He hired me ,my first job, I will always be grateful for his help . He and my parents became best of friends .My heartfelt condolences to his family . God Bless Him ,may he rest in peace.
Capt Darrell B Moorefield
A father is a person who loves and respects you.
He is honest and he never neglects you.
He is the greatest that your eyes will ever see.
No other man like him will there ever be.
When you are in your bedroom and scared at night;
A father comes in to let you know that everything is alright.
Education is important so stay in school hanging out on the streets is not so cool.
Listen to me son, so the day you become a man.
Like me you will do everything you can.
A father is like no other man around
Another man like him can never be found.
Larry and Cindy our thoughts and prayers are with you - Mike and Cherryl
Mike Rice
It is our prayer that each of you will feel God's presence in a very real way during these days. As the difficult times arrive we pray God will wrap His arms of love, comfort and peace around you.
Liz and Cliatt Alewine
Cliatt Alewine
MARIE & FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LONNIE. HAVEN'T BEEN HOME IN AWHILE BUT I ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING THE BOTH OF YOU AT CHURCH. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
ROBIN HELMS
To Marie,Lonnie,Katherine,Cam,Larry,Cindy,Spencer, Elizabeth,Christian, and Donnee,
My sincere wishes of comfort through God's Grace for each of you.
There is much to celebrate of Mr Pulliam's earthly journey and his continuing life.
Love and Caring,
Carolyn
Carolyn Trail
So sorry to hear this.
May the Lord be with you and the family at this time.
Beverly Thomas
Dear Pulliam family,
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you at the loss of your beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. May God grant you His peace at this difficult time in your lives.
Ken, Margaret & Scott Hall
Marie and Family, So sorry to hear Lonnie has passed away. Please forgive me for not being at his funeral service. May God comfort and strengthen you in this time of grief. Lonnie was always pleasant to be around and I know you will miss him so much after being married for so many years. I will pray for you, my Sister In Christ.
Tootie Hurst
Earlene "Tootie" Hurst
Lonnie I wish to thank you for your kindness and wish my heart felt sympathy during this time,for you and your family.Praying for Marie that she will get through this time with peace and assurance.Also the service was as special as your Dad..he loved his country.
berneva
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