Loyd Dean Pulliam Obituary (1924 - 2019)

Loyd D. "Chugger" Pulliam, 95, of Pontiac, IL passed away at 3:36 am on Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac, IL. Inurnment will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at South Side Cemetery in Pontiac, IL with Father John Christ officiating. According to his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is handling arrangements for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church or a charity of the donor's choice. Loyd was born August 28, 1924 in Bible Grove Township, IL, a son of Lee and Della Hackney Pulliam. He married Marie Knowles on June 6, 1950 in Pocahontas, AR and enjoyed over 69 years of marriage together. He is survived by his wife: Marie Pulliam in Pontiac, IL; his children: Alicia Pulliam of Pontiac, IL; Rocky (Sue) Pulliam of Eureka, IL, and Pamela Bach of Pontiac, IL; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 10 siblings; and 1 grandson: Kyle Bach. Loyd was a concrete finisher. He worked for Jean A. McCoy & Sons for a number of years and also Stoller and Mauer as a concrete foreman. He retired in 1979. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially going to his cabin in Kentucky. Loyd liked to work hard and stay busy, but he also liked to play poker. Loyd was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend who will be greatly missed and remembered.