Charles Pullins Obituary

Charles H. Pullins

Charles H. Pullins, 95, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at The Willows at Tiffin.

Charles was born Aug. 27, 1928, in Cottageville, West Virginia, to Wyvil and Minnie (King) Pullins. He married Dorothy R. (Miller) on Oct. 21, 1950, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and she preceded him in death Aug. 18, 2009.

Charles' survivors include his children, Barbara (Neil) Jordan of Tiffin, Debra Dell of Tiffin, and Chuck Jr. (Carol) Pullins of South Amherst; five grandchildren, Matthew (Amy), Brent (Sherry), Kimberly (Jack), Lindsay (Mike), and Joshua (Kara); six great-grandchildren; and brother, Chester (Nancy) Pullins of Fremont.

Charles worked at Atlas in Fostoria and retired in 1990. He was a 1945 graduate of Point Pleasant High School in West Virginia and an U.S. Army Corporal, serving during Korea. Charles built his own home in 1958 and lived there for 66 years. He enjoyed family camping and vacations all over the United States, trips to Europe, Canada, and Alaska with friends, golfing, riding his motorcycle, coon hunting, hunting for the biggest mushrooms, fishing, and boating at Lake Erie. Charles was a member of Lion's Club, HiLo camping club, and Bascom Volunteer Fire Department. Charles exercised three times a week at Body Works and was an inspiration to all who knew him there.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two grandchildren; brother, Troy Pullins; sister, Alveta Shinn; and brother-in-law, Arnold Shinn.

The family would like to thank Dr. Sears and The Willows team for their excellent care given to Charles.

There will be a private family graveside service at Sandridge Cemetery, Bascom.

Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, is assisting family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tiffin Community Foundation or charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.