Mr. Charles H. Pulliam, affectionately known as “C.H.” or “Chick Eye'' of 3208 New Coach Lane, Bowie, MD, was born on March 5, 1934 in Pittsylvania County in Virginia. He was the son of the late James Henry Pulliam and Kathleen Cunningham. On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 8:49 am, he departed this earthly life at his home in Bowie, MD. Strangely, that morning at about 3:00 am, Corey went to check on him and Charles told Corey about a dream he had of five women dressed in all white, that was a sign that the angels letting him know that it was time.
Charles H. Pulliam was raised in Georgetown in Washington, DC. He came to DC at the age of 5 to be reunited with his mother, after being raised by his Aunt Martha in Pittsylvania County, VA. He attended Frances Elementary School in Georgetown. Although he lived next door to the school, he said he would be late to school each day. He later graduated from Cardozo Senior High School and furthered his education by attending the University of the District of Columbia to obtain his Associates Degree.
Charles worked for the Federal Government for years, and subsequently began a career with the Prince Georges County Government as a supervisor for Public Housing until retiring in 1995.
In 1981, Charles was united in Holy Matrimony to Perlie Gordon; this union was blessed with two sons.
Charles was an amazing man of many words and loved his family and friends. He was a loving husband, an exceptional father, and even wonderful “Pop Pop.” Charles was most known for making long lasting and meaningful friendships with those he encountered, especially the crew he developed at 7-eleven. He could make friends with a perfect stranger and could tell you about your family lineage in just a few minutes of talking with you. Charles was a die hard Redskins (Washington Football Team) fan and he also liked the Washington National Baseball Team. Charles enjoyed watching sports, playing cards and hanging out at the track with his sons.
Though the presence of one so dear is no more, warm and wonderful memories are left embedded deeply in the hearts of many. Mr. Charles H. Pulliam leaves to cherish his precious memory: his devoted wife of 40 years, Perlie Rowe Pulliam of Bowie, MD; two sons, Ryan J. Pulliam (Samora) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Corey I. Pulliam of Bowie, MD. One daughter Evelyn Turner of San Diego, CA, one step-daughter, Julie V. Gordon, of Washington, DC; three grandchildren, Joel Suarez of San Diego, CA , Sydney T. Pulliam, and Bryan J. Pulliam of Upper Marlboro, MD. One step-granddaughter, Anise Foreman of Washington,DC; one step great granddaughter, Gia V.Tonstad. One sister, Barbara Colvin of Brooklyn, NY., one brother, Quinton Winstead of Brooklyn, NY and one brother- in -law, Aaron Hughes of Seabrook, MD, and a host of loving relatives and life long friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
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