Jimmie Floyd Pulliam, a longtime resident of Dewar, died Feb. 11, 2017 in Tulsa at the age of 72 years, 3 months, and 14 days.
He was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Dewar. His parents were Cecil and Thelma (Smith) Pulliam.
Jim graduated from Dewar High School in May of 1962. He then continued his education at East Central University in Ada, and later obtained a Master's degree from the University of Tulsa.
He married Linda Kay Griffin on May 11, 1967 in Oklahoma city and they were together for 45 years until Linda's passing Feb. 26, 2008.
Jimmie was a faithful member of the Dewar United Pentecostal Church all his life. He and Linda played the organ and piano for many years in the church services as well as many other events. They also provided music for the Hayhurst's and recorded albums.
Jimmie worked as an English and Humanities professor at Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma and Northeastern Oklahoma State University in Tahlequah until his retirement and mad many life-long friends there. He began taking students and teachers on trips in the 70's and 80's and continued for three more decades leading Globus tour groups abroad with his latest trip being just four months ago.
Jimmie served on several boards and committees until his death. He was President of Dewar School Foundation that has awarded and continue to award many grants to Dewar School educators.
Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Linda; parents, Cecil and Thelma Pulliam; two brothers, Richard Pulliam and wife Ann, James Pulliam and wife Guandina; niece, Louise Pulliam, and great nephew, Michael Pulliam.
He is survived by nephews; Richard Wayne Pulliam of Henryetta, Larry Pulliam and wife Carol of Springer and Robert Pulliam and wife Twana of Prairieville, Louisiana; niece, Debby Brice and husband Skip of Kiefer; great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and on great-great nephew and a great number of friends. Also by his dear friend, Joy Cook. As well as his beloved church family.
Viewing will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Integrity Funeral service with family present to greet friends.
Pallbearers will be, Keith Poindexter, Keith Ogden, Chris Vinson, Dalton Ostapowich, Landon Ostapowich, and Steve Norman. Honorary pallbearers will be, Wiley Whisman, Don Beasley, Bill Williams and Bill Lollis.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Dewar United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Matthew Martin, Rev. Gregg Joki and Rev. Rick Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.