Gerald Edward Pullin, 94, of Ragley, died on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Crowley. He worked for Consolidated Steel Corp. in Orange, Texas. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in Guam and Saipan, where he drove landing crafts. Also, he served in the United States Coast Guard. Later, employed by Mobile Oil out of Morgan City, as an offshore transportation mechanic. He moved to Ragley in 1958. He was a lifetime rancher, farmer, and worked at Cities Service/Citgo for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Crowley; was a Mason, belonging to Magnolia Lodge #238 for over 50 years and was a member of Star of Magnolia Chapter #232 for over 50 years.
Survivors include his three daughters, Delanie Cooley and husband John, Camella O’Dell and husband Dan, Mary Pullin Childres, all of Ragley; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Fleming Pullin; parents, Bervick and Nora Pullin; one brother; and one sister.
A celebration service will be held at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley on Saturday, Mar. 16, at 2 p.m. with Bro. David Free officiating. Visitation will be at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley on Friday, Mar. 15 from 5 until 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church on Saturday from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to the Masonic Lodge #238 and/or Star of Magnolia OES #232.
