Gordon H. Tull

Gordon (Gordie) H. Tull, 90, of Dryden, New York passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019. Gordie is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Mildred, daughter Marnee (Robert) Pochily, sister Evelyn Martin and grandchildren Matthew (Francesca) Pochily, Melissa (Shane) ONeill and Michael (Christine) Pochily. Also surviving are six great grandchildren and several cousins, nephews and nieces.Gordie was born in Maine, New York and grew up in Tioga County, attending Newark Valley High School where he lettered in baseball and basketball. Gordie was the youngest of seven children born to the farm family of DeVer and Lona (Lindsey) Tull. Gordie is predeceased by brothers Merle, Clyde and Gerry Tull, sisters Nellie Huson and Vera Doty. He is also predeceased by a son Graig.For 34 years, Gordie was employed by the Cheseboro Whitman Manufacturing Company, (acquired by Werner Ladder in 1993) in Newark Valley. Along with working full-time at the ladder factory, Gordie and Millie operated a small dairy farm in Newark Valley. Gordie enjoyed many good times hunting with family members and good friends on the hill. In 2004, Gordie and Millie sold the farm and moved to Dryden where they became members of the First Presbyterian Church of Dryden.Gordie most enjoyed being with family. Whether it be a large Tull Family Reunion, or a small family gathering, Gordie enjoyed reminiscing with his brothers and playing ball with the kids. Gordie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and brother. He loved his New York Yankees and liked to follow Syracuse University basketball.Calling hours will be from 10:00 AM until noon on Friday, January 25, 2019, with a funeral service to follow at the MacPherson Funeral Home in Newark Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Dryden, 6 North St., Dryden, NY 13053 or Dryden Ambulance, 26 North St., Dryden, NY 13053. Memories and condolences may be written in Gordie's guestbook at macphersonfh.com. . Visitation MacPherson Funeral Home Friday, January 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5 Whig St Newark Valley, NY 13811 Funeral Service MacPherson Funeral Home Friday, January 25, 2019 12:00 PM 5 Whig St Newark Valley, NY 13811