Sgt. John Matthew Tully, 31, of Charleston, WV, went home Sunday, January 12, 2020.
John was a 2007 graduate of George Washington High School.
He was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. John served 2 Tours in the U. S. Army in Baghdad, Iraq, with the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team (2HBCT), 1st Infantry Division “The Big Red One”.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Eva Mae Harper and Gail Dunlap.
John is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and Bill Dunlap; father, Bill Tully; brother, Wes (Taylor) Tully; sisters, Roxanne (Chuck) Clay and Donna Tully; grandfathers, Bo Dunlap and Bernard Dunlap; uncles, Kevin (Stephanie) Dunlap and Derrick (Jessica Hunter) Dunlap; aunts, Rita (Mark) Walls and Arlene (Traci) Dunlap; special cousin, Heather Walls; niece, Addison; and nephews, Cody and Jordan Clay.
Service will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 17, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Kyle Huffman officiating. Burial will follow at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery with military graveside honors.
The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
I went to high school with John. He was funny and kind. I am deeply saddened to hear about his passing. I am not able to make his funeral but will be praying his family during this time.
Lisa, I’m so sorry to hear about your son. Even though we don’t know each other that well, I hate to hear that you and your family have suffered such a devastating loss. My most sincere sympathies go out to you and your family.
MY NAME IS KACKIE ELLER AND I WAS JOHN’S COUNSELOR IN HIGH SCHOOL. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES AND WE TALKED OFTEN. I WAS SO PROUD OF HIM FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. I AM NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE WAKE BUT WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND THE MEMORIES IN MY HEART BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE. JOHN LOVED LIFE AND WAS SO EXCITED ABOUT HIS FUTURE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN TIMES OF THIS GREAT LOSS.
I don’t know your family, but all of you have my husband’s and my condolences. We both know what ir is like to lose a loved one, but not one this young. Please know that God is guiding you through this difficult time. All you have to do is listen to him, and most importantly, he may not physically be here, but but he is constantly WITH you, and always will be.
Lisa, Billy and Wes, I have no words to ease your loss. Just love and prayers for you. Sorry I can not be there to say goodbye to John. Will always remember that little boy at Gails! He was loved. Love you guys.
My deepest sympathy Lisa, so very sorry. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, May God give you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Lisa, We are so sorry. Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family. May God give you peace in this devastating time in your life. We love all of you! Sis and Odie
My deepest sympathies Lisa, Bill and Wes. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart. No words can ease what you are feeling, but know that I am here for you even though I am a few states away. Love you all with all my heart.