Phillip Arden Pullen

ROCKY MOUNT - Phillip Arden Pullen, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born in Mannings Township, Nash County, NC on March 3, 1926, he was the son of the late Robert Pullen and Emily Parrish Pullen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Julia Cooke Pullen, his brother, Charlie Pullen and sister, Betty Jean Rose, son-in-law, George Hughes, and his grandson, James Christopher Henriksen. Phillip grew up in Roanoke Rapids, NC and graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School. Following graduation, he served in the 70th Infantry Division of the US Army during the European campaign in World War II, having fought in the Battle of the Bulge, where he earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his service. Phillip and his wife, Julia, married in 1948 and moved to Rocky Mount where he worked in the family business Peacock Meat Co. After his retirement, he went to work at Belk Department Store until age 86. He has been a member of First Baptist Church for nearly 70 years, having served as a greeter and a Deacon. Phillip was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer all of his life. Phillip loved people and always expressed how blessed he was to have so many friends. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, and friend to all, he will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Phillip is survived by his daughters, Judy Hughes of Shallotte and Sandra Otwell (Ron) of Greensboro; his grandchildren, Jennifer Malick (Brian King) and John Phillip Henriksen (Kristin); his great-grandchildren, Cherokee Motes (Bri), Sophie Motes, and Smith Henriksen; his great-great grandchildren, Stella and Everett; and his brother, Lucius Pullen. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Bill Grisham and Rev. Luke Lunceford officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. The family would like to say a special thanks to the staff of Spring Arbor for their wonderful care for our daddy during his time there. We also feel blessed by his friends at First Baptist Church who took seriously their promise to look after him and to all his other friends who enriched his life. In lieu of flowers, cards and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Judy Hughes, 19 Country Club Dr., Shallotte NC 28470, and memorials may be made in Phillip's memory to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 6/4, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount) 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-9113 --> | Saturday 6/5, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Bill Grisham and Rev. Luke Lunceford officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Saturday 6/5, 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm A Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.