Celebrating the life of
Dr. Pullabhotla Krishnamurti
March 28, 1923 - December 22, 2011
Dr. Pullabhotla Krishnamurti, 88, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Savannah, GA.
Dr. Krishnamurti was born in India on March 28, 1923. It was in India that he earned a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Upon arriving to the United States in 1961 he continued his formal education and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin. Ultimately he earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Texas A&M University. Following graduation he began his career in teaching at Tuskegee Institute, where he was Professor of Microbiology for two years. He was then afforded the opportunity to instruct at Savannah State College where he taught Microbiology for twenty years. Before his retirement Dr. Krishnamurti was honored with the title of Professor Emeritus. He was one of the original members of the Indian community in Savannah. Against great odds, with tenacity, strong will and dedication to family, Dr. Kris came to the United States and provided a comfortable life for his wife and five children.
Dr. Krishnamurti was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jyoti Krishnamurti. He is survived by his children, Swarna Krishnamurti, Madhu Krishnamurti, Butch Krishnamurti, Kiran Krishnamurti and Sridhar Krishnamurti; sisters, Bala Bharathi and Bala Sundhari; grandchildren, Lakshmi Case and Samuel and several nieces.
Services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 26, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Butch: I am very sorry for your lost. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless Pam
- Pamela Ward, Chicago, IL
Butch, May the memory of your father be forever strong; may you thoughts of him be always joyful. If to know you as I do, is as if to know your father-- it has been an honor and a privilege to have made the acquaintance. May you and your family be comforted in knowing that your father will live on in the spirit of you all. With Deepest Sympathy, Jonathan
- Jonathan Starr, Skokie, IL
Kiran, Butch and the rest of the Krishnamurti family, My prayers and condolences are with you all. May you feel God's peace and the support of old friends in this time.
- Susan Carter, Windermere, FL
Kiran, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Neel Foster & Don Stuber, Savannah, GA
Butch, Thinking of you and your family. Take care.
- Amy Charley, Fort Wright, KY
Kiran, Butch, and family, We are sad to read of your father's passing. You are all in our prayers.
- Kathy DeYoung and Jim Ryan, Savannah, GA
To The Krishnamurti Family, My deepest sympathy to each of you. Your family has been like an extended part of our family Sturgess' for 40 years, even though I can not feel your pain, my heart goes out to each of you. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. With warm thoughts and prayers...Julie and family
- Julie Sturgess Therrell and Family, Savannah, GA
Butch, Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. From, Doug Snyder & Savannah Kelly Services Team
- Doug Snyder, Savannah, GA
Butch: I am very sorry for your lost. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless Pam
- Pamela Ward, Chicago, IL
Butch, May the memory of your father be forever strong; may you thoughts of him be always joyful. If to know you as I do, is as if to know your father-- it has been an honor and a privilege to have made the acquaintance. May you and your family be comforted in knowing that your father will live on in the spirit of you all. With Deepest Sympathy, Jonathan
- Jonathan Starr, Skokie, IL
Kiran, Butch and the rest of the Krishnamurti family, My prayers and condolences are with you all. May you feel God's peace and the support of old friends in this time.
- Susan Carter, Windermere, FL
Kiran, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Neel Foster & Don Stuber, Savannah, GA
Butch, Thinking of you and your family. Take care.
- Amy Charley, Fort Wright, KY
Kiran, Butch, and family, We are sad to read of your father's passing. You are all in our prayers.
- Kathy DeYoung and Jim Ryan, Savannah, GA
To The Krishnamurti Family, My deepest sympathy to each of you. Your family has been like an extended part of our family Sturgess' for 40 years, even though I can not feel your pain, my heart goes out to each of you. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. With warm thoughts and prayers...Julie and family
- Julie Sturgess Therrell and Family, Savannah, GA
Butch, Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. From, Doug Snyder & Savannah Kelly Services Team
- Doug Snyder, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
