Franklin – Leslie W. Pulley, Jr., 84, passed away February 7, 2018 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Leslie was a native of Southampton County and was the son of the late Leslie W. Pulley, Sr. and Hazel Dundalow Pulley.

He was a graduate of Franklin High School where he played football and worked part time at A&P. He joined the United States Army in 1953 for 3 years and received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After leaving the Army, he worked at Union Camp in the sheet finishing department. Following part time employment with A&P, he became a full time manager in 1956 retiring in 1996.

His greatest pleasure was raising his family alongside his wife. He welcomed each new member with open arms and many received personal nicknames. Many fond memories were made during family camping trips, backyard barbeques,and pool parties.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years Pearl F. Pulley, daughters, Terry P. Butts (Junior) and Tammy P. Beale, sons, Tony L. Pulley, Sr. (Gerri) and Tilden L. Pulley (Beth), 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, Crystal H. Boyce (Chris) and their children Christopher and Justis, Amy H. Maye (Jeremy) and their children Brianna, Abigail, Bryce, Nola and Barrett, Tony L. Pulley, Jr (Casie) and their daughter Amelia, Brandy P. Powers (Will) and their children Ella Kate and Cooper, Chad A. Beale (Nicole) and their children Nate and Brynlee, Wade L. Beale (Kelly) and their children Dayvee and Walker, and Joshua J. Beale, Jordan L. Pulley and Michaela A. Pulley.

A funeral will be held at 2 PM Tuesday February 13, 2018 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home and suggest that memorial donations be made to any children's charity of your choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org