TUNNEL HILL, GA -- Rev. Leon Hullender, 70, a pastor whose influence ranged far beyond its traditional congregation, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Rev. Hullender, known to most as simply, "Preacher", was, for over 47 years an iconic Christian presence within the North Georgia area.
Rev. Hullender was recognized for his preaching and singing with the Hullender Family and most recently with the New Bethel Quartet.
He was pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, Nellie Head Memorial Baptist Church and at other area churches. Rev. Hullender loved his family, and everyone he came in contact with. He was a humanitarian who always gave of himself, whether it was with humor or prayer.
Rev. Hullender served the boys and girls of Catoosa County for 27 years as a school system bus driver. He was a spirit of optimism and of joy even when there were so many negative things happening within the community. The glass was always half full to Leon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nita and Carl Hullender.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Hullender; son, Rodney Hullender; daughter, Pam Hullender (Robin) Womack; and granddaughter, Ivy Kate Chambers, all of Ringgold; brothers, Morris (Jeaneane) and Wayne (Linda) Hullender of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Self officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Lee's Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today and 1-3 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Rev. Hullender was recognized for his preaching and singing with the Hullender Family and most recently with the New Bethel Quartet.
He was pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, Nellie Head Memorial Baptist Church and at other area churches. Rev. Hullender loved his family, and everyone he came in contact with. He was a humanitarian who always gave of himself, whether it was with humor or prayer.
Rev. Hullender served the boys and girls of Catoosa County for 27 years as a school system bus driver. He was a spirit of optimism and of joy even when there were so many negative things happening within the community. The glass was always half full to Leon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nita and Carl Hullender.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Hullender; son, Rodney Hullender; daughter, Pam Hullender (Robin) Womack; and granddaughter, Ivy Kate Chambers, all of Ringgold; brothers, Morris (Jeaneane) and Wayne (Linda) Hullender of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Self officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Lee's Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today and 1-3 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
TUNNEL HILL, GA -- Rev. Leon Hullender, 70, a pastor whose influence ranged far beyond its traditional congregation, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Rev. Hullender, known to most as simply, "Preacher", was, for over 47 years an iconic Christian presence within the North Georgia area.
Rev. Hullender was recognized for his preaching and singing with the Hullender Family and most recently with the New Bethel Quartet.
He was pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, Nellie Head Memorial Baptist Church and at other area churches. Rev. Hullender loved his family, and everyone he came in contact with. He was a humanitarian who always gave of himself, whether it was with humor or prayer.
Rev. Hullender served the boys and girls of Catoosa County for 27 years as a school system bus driver. He was a spirit of optimism and of joy even when there were so many negative things happening within the community. The glass was always half full to Leon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nita and Carl Hullender.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Hullender; son, Rodney Hullender; daughter, Pam Hullender (Robin) Womack; and granddaughter, Ivy Kate Chambers, all of Ringgold; brothers, Morris (Jeaneane) and Wayne (Linda) Hullender of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Self officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Lee's Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today and 1-3 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Rev. Hullender was recognized for his preaching and singing with the Hullender Family and most recently with the New Bethel Quartet.
He was pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, Nellie Head Memorial Baptist Church and at other area churches. Rev. Hullender loved his family, and everyone he came in contact with. He was a humanitarian who always gave of himself, whether it was with humor or prayer.
Rev. Hullender served the boys and girls of Catoosa County for 27 years as a school system bus driver. He was a spirit of optimism and of joy even when there were so many negative things happening within the community. The glass was always half full to Leon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nita and Carl Hullender.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Hullender; son, Rodney Hullender; daughter, Pam Hullender (Robin) Womack; and granddaughter, Ivy Kate Chambers, all of Ringgold; brothers, Morris (Jeaneane) and Wayne (Linda) Hullender of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Self officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Lee's Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today and 1-3 p.m. Friday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
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