- John Ransom Pullen, 69, of Columbus, NC passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at LaurelWoods in Columbus, NC.John was the son of the late Paul Pike Pullen, Jr. and Veda Tomich Pullen. John graduated from Wauwatosa High School in Wisconsin, where he was a wrestling champion. After high school, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and later became a competitive rugby player. He moved to Tryon, NC in the 1970's to help with the family real estate business. John was a devout Christian. He faithfully studied religion and always yearned to learn more. He was a member of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon, NC for over 40 years.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Dean Spencer Pullen of Tryon.Surviving are two brothers, Paul Pullen (Robin) of Tryon, NC and Jim Chase of Mequon, WI; five nephews, Pike Pullen (Angela) of Charlotte, NC, Casey Pullen of Tryon, NC, Brandon Stephens (Ashley and their son Jack) of Charleston, SC, James Chase (Majora) of NY, NY and Parker Chase of Milwaukee, WI.The family wishes to thank LaurelWoods for their devotion love and care they gave John over the last six years and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for their devotion during his last weeks.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon, NC with Father Robert Ard officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception at the church following the service.Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 279, Tryon, NC 28782.
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