Murfreesboro, NC – Jonathan Owens Pulley, 51, passed away July 9, 2016. He was born in Franklin and reared in Courtland. He was a graduate of Southampton Academy, graduate of NC State University and earned a Master's Degree from East Carolina University. Jonathan was a counselor at PORT Human Services in Ahoskie, NC and was a motorcycle enthusiast.

He was predeceased by his mother, Clyde Crichton Pulley and a brother, Paul Crichton Pulley.

Survivors include his son, Jonathan O. Pulley, Jr of Pittsburgh, PA, his father, C. Graham Pulley of Courtland, his brother, Collin G. Pulley, Jr. (Judy) of Courtland, an aunt, Frances Pulley Moore of Courtland and his dog Romeo.

Graveside services will be held at 10AM Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, VA with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Paul Pulley Memorial Fund c/o Rawls Museum Arts, 22376 Linden St., Courtland, VA 23837. www.wrightfuneralhome.org