Charles Edward Pulliam

April 13, 1927 - January 1, 2013

Obituary for Charles Edward Pulliam Charles Edward Pulliam, 85 of Purdin, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Linneus United Methodist Church with Rev. Sue Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in the Purdin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3 at Rhodes Funeral Home in Brookfield and from 11:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. Memorials in Charles' name have been suggested to the Linneus United Methodist Church and may be left at the church or mailed to the funeral home at 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO 64628. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.rhodesfh.com. Charles Edward Pulliam was born April 13, 1927 in Purdin, Missouri, the son of Charlie and Nora Buswell Pulliam. He was united in marriage to Velma Lee Baskett on October 29, 1947 in Cameron, Missouri. He loved visiting with people. He enjoyed his farm, being outdoors and especially working in his garden. Charles is survived by his son Duane Pulliam of Purdin, grandchildren: Ed Pulliam of Jefferson City, MO, Sherrill and Greg Liebhart of Winigan, Lynn and Joe Turner, of St. Joseph, MO, and Julie Cash of Brookfield. Also surviving are eleven great-grandchildren, and one niece, Charlene Waniski of Springfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Velma, two great-grandchildren: Makala and Cameron Liebhart, a sister: Irene Smithers, and one niece: Norlene Laffey.