Robert Arnold Gulledge, 88, died August 26, 2014 at Bruce Community Living Center. He was born June 28, 1926 at Big Creek, the son of Charles and Myrtle Carter Gulledge. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Allie Collins Gulledge of Bruce; two sisters, Claudia Mooneyham, Calhoun City, and Charlene Carna, Ca.; son-in-law, Mike Nix; daughter-in-law, Diane Costin; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was peceded in death by a sister Lillian Barbee; daughter, Barbara Nix; son, Marvin Costin and a grandson, Jeff Nix. He was a member of Bruce First Baptist Church, a WWII Navy veteran serving on the US Monterrey battleship, and was a former Mason. He formerly worked for Standard Oil Company before going to work for and retiring from Weyerhaeuser. He had a very creative mind and a avid welder, and learned to respect the ocean and its waters while serving in the Navy.Visitation will be Friday, August 29, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00P.M. and the funeral will be Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Daniel Hathorne officiating. Burial will follow in Bruce Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Drew Costin, Jason Costin, Paul Hendrix, Mike Isom, Mike Nix and Shane Nix.
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