Obituaries
Robert Eugene Tull
( January 19, 1935 - September 1, 2017 )
Robert “Bob” Eugene Tull passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the age of 82.
Bob was predeceased by his first wife Laurie of 37 years. He is survived by their son, Tom, of Atlanta, GA, and Tom’s wife Sarah and their son Jameson.
He is also survived by his loving wife Maureen of 20 years; stepdaughter Suzanne and husband Andrew, and grandchildren James, Jacque, Collin, and Chase. Bob and Maureen were married in Lincolnton, NC in front of family and friends.
Bob was born in Peoria, IL. He graduated from Bradley University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and went on to earn a master’s degree from Ashland University.
Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy aboard the USS Valley Forge, and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Bob worked as an engineer and retired as General Manager from The Timken Company after 35 years of service.
Bob lived a life dedicated to serving and building up his communities. He was an active member of many organizations and boards, including Gaston Family Health/Helping Hands, YMCA, Red Cross, Lincoln Cultural Center, Rotary Club, and Gaston College Foundation, to name a few.
Bob had a passion for education and helping children. He volunteered his time in the guardian ad litem program as well as Communities in Schools of Lincoln County, and Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties.
Bob was best known for the loving support and sage guidance he provided for others. He will be dearly missed by his wife Maureen, son Tom, extended family, friends, and beloved community.
The visitation will be held at Warlick Funeral Home, 125 Dave Warlick Drive, Lincolnton, on Wednesday, September 6, from 6 to 8pm. The funeral service will also be held at Warlick Funeral Home on Thursday, September 7, at 4pm.
As a veteran from humble beginnings who gained an education through the GI bill, Bob strongly advocated for the role that education serves as a catalyst for a brighter future. Bob was keenly interested in the programs of study that will be located in the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Gaston College. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in Bob’s memory to the Bob Tull Endowment Fund for Advanced Manufacturing at Gaston College, Gaston College Foundation, Inc., 201 Hwy. 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034. Online gifts: http://www.gaston.edu/foundation
Bob was predeceased by his first wife Laurie of 37 years. He is survived by their son, Tom, of Atlanta, GA, and Tom’s wife Sarah and their son Jameson.
He is also survived by his loving wife Maureen of 20 years; stepdaughter Suzanne and husband Andrew, and grandchildren James, Jacque, Collin, and Chase. Bob and Maureen were married in Lincolnton, NC in front of family and friends.
Bob was born in Peoria, IL. He graduated from Bradley University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and went on to earn a master’s degree from Ashland University.
Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy aboard the USS Valley Forge, and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Bob worked as an engineer and retired as General Manager from The Timken Company after 35 years of service.
Bob lived a life dedicated to serving and building up his communities. He was an active member of many organizations and boards, including Gaston Family Health/Helping Hands, YMCA, Red Cross, Lincoln Cultural Center, Rotary Club, and Gaston College Foundation, to name a few.
Bob had a passion for education and helping children. He volunteered his time in the guardian ad litem program as well as Communities in Schools of Lincoln County, and Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties.
Bob was best known for the loving support and sage guidance he provided for others. He will be dearly missed by his wife Maureen, son Tom, extended family, friends, and beloved community.
The visitation will be held at Warlick Funeral Home, 125 Dave Warlick Drive, Lincolnton, on Wednesday, September 6, from 6 to 8pm. The funeral service will also be held at Warlick Funeral Home on Thursday, September 7, at 4pm.
As a veteran from humble beginnings who gained an education through the GI bill, Bob strongly advocated for the role that education serves as a catalyst for a brighter future. Bob was keenly interested in the programs of study that will be located in the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Gaston College. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in Bob’s memory to the Bob Tull Endowment Fund for Advanced Manufacturing at Gaston College, Gaston College Foundation, Inc., 201 Hwy. 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034. Online gifts: http://www.gaston.edu/foundation
Posted on 05 Sep 2017
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