James Lee Pullen

July 29, 1939 - May 31, 2018

James Lee Pullen, 78, of Bristol, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tennessee. He was born in Bristol, VA on July 29, 1939, a son of the late Earl Stewart Pullen and Bertha Mae Moore Pullen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Pullen Horne; and his aunt and uncle who raised him, Dave and Juanita Warren. He was a Television Technician for Taylor TV for over forty years and was a member of the National Riffle Association. Mr. Pullen was a loving and a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle. James is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Marie Pullen; two sons, Rick Pullen and Brian Pullen; grandson, Taylor Scott Pullen and wife Alexis; great granddaughter, Camilla Rose Pullen; one sister, Judy Bott; two special nieces and caregiver, Judy Byers, and Janet Wingate; special nephew, David Wingate and wife Rhonda; special friend, Danny Shelley; several other nieces and nephews; and his fur babies, Baxter and Baron. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday, June 3, 2018 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 105 North Street, Bristol, VA.The memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM with Rev. Caroline Hawthorne officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Wellmont Hospice House for all their love and care given to Mr. Pullen.