In loving memory of Paul James (PJ) Pullum. Born in Nashville, Tennessee June 15, 1953. He went to be with the Lord, April 16, 2025. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 12 Noon, Thursday April 24, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 6340 Roberts St., Burton Michigan. Rev. Fr. Carl Simon, celebrant. Family will receive visitors from 10AM until start of Rosary Service at 11AM.
PJ was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and cousin. He was deep in his faith, and loved to play the drums and guitar. PJ loved being with family and friends. He served in the United States Marine Corps, was a Boy Scout Leader and sang in the church choir. He loved camping, kayaking, fishing, bonfires, singing and playing guitar around a bonfire.
PJ is survived by his wife of 50 years Gloria Muckenthaler Pullum, son Aric (Shannon) Pullum, daughter Shasta (Jeff) Mills; grandchildren, Austin and Seth Pullum, Chloe and Gabby Mills; brothers, Tony (Kathy) Pullum, Jon Boy (Vickie) Pullum; sisters, Sylvia (David) Cathey, Annette (Jim) Lyles, Becky (David) Shoemaker, Star (Greg) Moore; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Special mention to his brothers from another mother: Randy (Marion) Poe and Tommy (Anna) Payne.
He is preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Martha Pullum; sister Brenda (Jerry) Phillips, brothers, Danny (Shirley) Pullum, Pat (Fran) Pullum; in-laws Paul and Janis Muckenthaler; and many more loved ones.
PJ had the best REUNION ever when his soul walked those pearly gates. He will be missed by everyone who knew and met him. PJ always said: “Not my will but thine saith the Lord”