Herman Dell Pullum, of Dexter, Missouri, departed this life on June 29, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 78.

Herman was born on January 1, 1946 to the late Andrew “Bud” Pullum and Goldie Eunez Pullum in Essex, Missouri. Herman graduated from Richland High School in 1964, and was married later that year to Linda June Pullum. They would divorce some years later, but together, had two sons, Herman Dale Pullum and Williamson Andrew “Andy” Pullum.

Herman was a lifelong citizen of Stoddard County. Although he had many jobs throughout his life, he is best known for his years of service to DeWitt’s Garden Center, and later as the owner and operator of Pullum’s Landscaping in Dexter. Herman was General Baptist by faith, and was a faithful member of Mt. Zion-Walker Baptist Church in Bloomfield. In his younger years, he was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. However, later in life he enjoyed taking long drives around Otter Slough, Mingo, and Duck Creek, where he enjoyed looking at eagles, deer, and other wildlife. When he was able, he enjoyed regularly meeting up with friends for hot chocolate. He was known for his kindness and sense of humor, and loved playing practical jokes on his family and friends.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents; his two sons, Dale and Andy Pullum; his daughter, Debbie Sue Robey; his two brothers, Jeffery and Leonard Pullum; three sisters, Eunice Hendrickson, Francis Hester, and Marilyn Southerland.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Jane Pullum, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and other extended family, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Michael Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the Triplett Cemetery.