Mr. Columbus C. Pullen Jr., age 85, beloved husband of Ann Foskey Pullen, of East Dublin, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 18, 2026 at their home.

A native and lifelong resident of Laurens County, he was the youngest of two children and only son born to the late Columbus C. "Bay" Pullen Sr., and Louise Johnson Pullen.  After graduating from East Laurens High School he began a long career working in the construction industry as an Electrician and Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic.  He worked with several companies before joining the Veteran's Administration.   In 1959 he married his childhood sweetheart, Thelma Ann Foskey and they began a journey together that lasted sixty seven years.  Upon joining the V. A. he worked in the maintenance department for thirty three years, until retiring in 2006.  While working his regular daily job, he continued farming;  which was his true love and passion.   Even after working all day and farming into the night, he oftentimes would leave his house and go to help someone needing heat or air conditioning for their family; many times providing needed parts and his labor at no cost.

Affectionately referred to by his grandkids as "PePa", "Grandpa" and "Paw Paw"; they will each remember the life lessons and values that he instilled in each of them by the life he lived and examples that he set.   Miss Ann recalls restaurant visits that after looking over the menu he would simply say; I'll Have What She's Having".  He was always Thankful; even through his illness, he always thanked God, in prayer, for what he was doing and what he was going to do.

He enjoyed hunting, watching the wild birds in their yard and keeping their feeders full of seed, trips to the Smoky Mountains, train rides and visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.

Mr. and Mrs. Pullen have been longtime members of Pleasant Springs Baptist Church in East Dublin where he taught Sunday School for over fifty years.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jed and Gracie Pullen.

Mr. Pullen leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Ann Foskey Pullen, their children, Janet Beacham (Kevin), Jeffery Pullen, Marsha Warnock (Ricky) and Chris Pullen (Mandy), all of East Dublin; his sister, Betty Carter, also of East Dublin; sister in law, Faye Ricks, Soperton, GA; five grandchildren: Casey Green (Timothy), Amy Kinchen (Chad), Josh Warnock (Ashley), Jacob Warnock and Gage Pullen; five great grandchildren; Colby Kinchen, Holton Kinchen, Dylan Green, Hannah Green and Cullen Warnock; cousins, Jeanette Ban, McRae, Eudell Sanders, Dublin, Ruby Nell Black, Dublin, Elsie Black of Dublin; his constant pet companions and countless close friends and those that he has helped throughout  his lifetime.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Pleasant Springs Baptist Church in East Dublin with Pastor Timothy (Cricket) Green and Pastor Al Soles officiating.

Mr. Pullen will be laid to rest in the Pleasant Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Dale Fulghum, Clint Thigpen, Gage Pullen, Colby Kinchen, Josh Warnock, Jacob Warnock, Dylan Green and Anthony Carter.

His family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Sammons Funeral Home in Soperton or friends and family may call at the family home.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Georgia Hospice of Dublin that provided compassion and care to Mr. Pullen during his illness.

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