John Edward Tully Jr

John Edward Tully, Jr., age 62 of Cumming, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014. John spent 6 years as a Marine Mechanic in the US Navy. Honorably discharged in 1977. He then graduated from Ogelthorpe University with a degree in accounting. His Father, John E, Tully Sr, now deceased, was a professor at that same university while John attended. After college John had several jobs in the food concessions and catering services throughout the south and midwest. At one time even opened his own restaurant in Commerce, GA. About 5 or 6 years ago he moved to Iowa, and managed concessions for a car race track, and then a Casino near Marshalltown, Iowa. He became very active in St Paul's Episcopal Church in Marshelltown. About two years ago John moved back home to Cumming, GA to be a caregiver to his mother. He then became active at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Cumming. He is survived by his mother, Pauline Tully, two brothers, Paul and Brian, and a sister, Andrea Tully Romero. His youngest sister is deceased, Sharon Tully Flynn. Also survived by Lucy, John's beloved Airedale who is in process of adoption. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 10th at 12:00 pm at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 724 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming GA 30040. Inurnment will take place on Monday, May 12th at 1:00 pm at The Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to any Animal Rescue, the American Heart Association or the Dementia-Alzheimer's Association. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Service DetailsSaturday, May 10th, 2014, 12:00pm, Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit Interment DetailsGeorgia National Cemetery