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George Christopher (Pepper) Pulliam

December 4, 1965 ~ August 9, 2023 (age 57) 57 Years Old
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George Christopher Pulliam, widely known as “Pepper” was born to George Junior Pulliam and Alice Faye Haith Pulliam on December 4, 1964 in Alamance County, North Carolina.  Following a brief illness, he passed away into eternal life on August 9, 2023 at AuthoraCare Hospice of Alamance-Caswell. 

“Pepper” was a 1984 graduate of Cummings High School and owned and operated his own window cleaning service.  He was a member of Dan River Lodge #490 Prince Hall Affiliate Free & Accepted Masons. At an early age, he professed a hope in Jesus Christ at St. Matthews African Methodist Episcopal Church.  He was a kind and loving individual who would do all within his power to assist others.

He leaves loving and lasting memories to his parents: George and Alice Pulliam: his six children: Christopher Pulliam, Kristen McCollum (Chris), Jesse Gowing Sr., Cameron Pulliam, Kayla Pulliam and Elijah Brantley; eleven grandchildren: Anyhia Pulliam, Braylon McCollum, Javai Sutton, Andrick  Pulliam, Ariel Pulliam, Arieon Pulliam, Larsa Mccollum, Zion Pulliam, Nova Pulliam, Jesse  Gowing Jr., Na’ziya Gowing; three brothers: Gregory Willis, Arnold Pulliam (Nitchia) and Boyd Pulliam (Maria).  “Pepper” also leaves a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and dear and devoted friends.   

The family will receive visitors at the home of his daughter and son in law. Kristen & Chris McCollum 2215 McKinney St. Burlington, NC.

In lieu of floral donations and food, the family requests that donations be made to the Patricia G. Bynum Cancer Fund. 

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Services

Wake-with the Family present
Tuesday
August 15, 2023

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
St. Matthews African Methodist Episcopal Church
1136 Apple St.
Burlington, NC 27217

Masonic Service
Tuesday
August 15, 2023

12:15 PM
St. Matthews African Methodist Episcopal Church
1136 Apple St.
Burlington, NC 27217

Funeral Service
Tuesday
August 15, 2023

1:00 PM
St. Matthews African Methodist Episcopal Church
1136 Apple St.
Burlington, NC 27217

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Please note
Please note, there will be no public viewing on Monday, August 14, 2023. The only viewing will be held at St. Matthews AME Church prior to the services on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Donations

Patricia E. Bynum Cancer Fund
Burlington NC
Tel: 1-336-832-9452
Web: https://cloud.communication.conehealth.com/make-a-donation

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