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Pastor, Father Dies During Charity Game

Bartow County Transit director and Glory Harvester Church pastor Charles Fluellen passed away Saturday of an apparent heart attack during a basketball game at Excel Christian Academy.

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A charitable basketball game Saturday at turned tragic with the passing of pastor Charles Fluellen.

Participant Bruce Thompson said on Facebook the 57-year-old suffered a heart attack while on the court during the Preachers versus Pastors game. Fluellen had complained of chest pains and was taken to following CPR attempts, reports .

Director of Bartow County's , Charles Fluellen Sr. is the father of graduate and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Andre Fluellen.

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