John "Pete"

Lindell Pulley

John Lindell "Pete" Pulley son of the late Laura Grammond Pulley and Walter Pulley was born in Flat River, Missouri, on December 5, 1926. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2023 at the age of 96.

On June 6, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, Pete was united in marriage to Hazel Voyles and to this loving union four children were born. She preceded him in death on February 21, 2023. Pete was a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon over 40 years. Pete was a board member of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Board for 10 years. He was Sunday school and training union director for many years.  He also served as President of the Lion's club and chief of the Centerville Volunteer Fire Department. You could always find Pete fishing along the Black River, or out in the woods hunting. Pete was also known worldwide for making turkey calls. He also made furniture and enjoyed making toys for all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, five brothers, Burnell, Bobby, Carl, Melvin and Wayne Pulley, six sisters, Eufa Davaney, Byrtle and Myrtle Lewis, JoAnn Hodges and Joyce Darlene and Lorraine Bates.

Pete is survived by two sons, Michael John Pulley and wife Brenda of Centerville, Missouri, Roger Dale Pulley and wife Debbie of Marquand, Missouri, two daughters, Gayla Joyce Breslin and husband Bob of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tammy Marie Christopher and husband Ken of Irondale, Missouri, and nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Pete will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, July 14th from 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO

Funeral Services: Saturday, July 15th at 11 AM at the Centerville First Baptist Church

Minister: Pastor Jerry Backus assisted by Pastors Jeff Maxwell and Zach Wakefield

Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Pallbearers: David Moore, Jeremy Pulley, Justin Dunn, Hirshell Parker, Brayden Parker and Cody Royer

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Centerville First Baptist Church or the Gideon's