Person:Robert Tullis (36)

Lamar Tullis, 93, of Auburn, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007. He was born in Gwinnett County and was the son of the late Harvey and Ivey Ann Bennett Tullis, and had lived in Barrow County most of his life. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living member at Bethabra Baptist Church, and was a retiree of Roper Hydraulics of Commerce. Mr. Tullis was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Snellings Tullis; and a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Tullis. Survivors include children, James Tullis and Lanelle Paul, both of McDonough, Edith Culpepper, Jefferson, and Pat Knox, Acworth; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 6, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Jason Webster and Terrell Hopkins officiating. Burial was in the Bethabra Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethabra Baptist Church, 1061 Old Thompson Mill Rd., Hoschton, Ga. 30548. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, September 12, 2007.