Kennith Hugh Pullum, son of the late Oscar Elihugh Pullum and Eva Sherfield Pullum, was born on October 9, 1949 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on May 9, 2020 at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 70 years.

Mr. Pullum was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam.  He was a former sewing machine mechanic and maintenance worker for International Hat / Paramount.

He was united in marriage to Sharon Chaney on April 19, 1970 in Essex, Missouri.  Mrs. Pullum survives of their home in Bloomfield, Missouri.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Kennith Elihugh Pullum of Bloomfield, Darin Keith Pullum of Bloomfield, and Brian Wells of Dexter; by his daughter, Cherlena Pullum of Bloomfield; by seven grandchildren, Kendall Pullum, Ciarra Lockhart Pullum, Skyla Martin, Latasha Gilkey, Hannah Pullum, Hailey Pullum, and Briar Pullum; and by three great-grandchildren, Rhyan Pullum, Lucas Gilkey, and Coleton Levi Pogue.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Daniels, Arthur Pullum, and Leo Pullum; and by two sisters, Beatrice Hoard and Wanda Williams.

A time of fellowship and remembrance will be held at the home of Sharon and Kennith Pullum on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with full military honors.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.