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Calvin Maloy Pulliam Sr. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 6 ^th , 1955 to Patricia Ann Edwards and Johnnie Mack Pulliam.  His son preceded him in death, James Ugene Pulliam; father Johnnie Mack Pulliam; grandparents: Johnnie Pulliam and Ruth Pulliam; sister-in-law: Janean Marie Smith; brother-in-law: James Smith, Rev. Ozzie Simmons; missionary, Jaunita Simmons, and William LeRoy Simmons.  He was raised by Walter Maloy and Vadie Maloy and later by his father, Johnnie Mack Pulliam.  This brought together a large family: Rhonda Tammons, Crystal Renee Merrit, Calvin Leroy Pulliam Jr., Johnny Mack Pulliam, Patrick Ugene William Pulliam, Kenny Mitchell, Linda Mitchell (wife), Kenneth Lamont Mitchell, Maurice Ozzie Mitchell, Corey Antonio Mitchell, and Shalonda Summers (fiancé).

Calvin Maloy Pulliam attended Green Street Elementary School and Calvary High School in Tupelo Mississippi.  Calvin worked with his long-time friend Glenn Wagner.  Calvin was a cook at Denny's Restaurant here in Troy as long as his health permitted.  Calvin Pulliam was a people person who never met a stranger.  Calvin knew the Lord and was a Christian man.
Calvin Maloy Pulliam was baptized in the name of the Father, The son, and of the Holy Spirit on the 11 ^th day of April 2004 at Living Water Church in Eolia, Missouri by Rev. Gene Nothaker.

Calvin Maloy Pulliam came up under the leadership of Pastor Jonathan Goss at Life Pointe Christian Church of Troy Missouri, now known as Harvester Christian Church.  Pastor Gustavo Vega and then Calvin  and Angela Pulliam came up under leadership of Pastor David Berry of World Outreach Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri from 2013-2020.  Calvin and his wife were both baptized at World Outreach Christian Church. Calvin and Angela Pulliam joined ANTIOCH Missionary Baptist Church on July 4 ^th 2021 under the leadership of Pastor Robert J. Moore, and First Lady Bonnetta Moore.

Calvin Pulliam survived by his beloved wife, Angela Pulliam of Troy Missouri; children: Rhonda Tammons, Crystal Renee Merrit, Calvin LeRoy Pulliam Jr., Johnny Mack Pulliam, Patrick Ugene Wm. Pulliam, Kenny Mitchell, Linda Mitchell, (wife), Kenneth Lemont Mitchell, Maurice Ozzie Mitchell, Corey Antonio Mitchell, and Shalonda Summers (fiancee);  Grandchildren: Kaylin Mitchell, Davon Mitchell, Isaiah Mitchell, Maurice James Mitchell, Jace Shane Mitchell, Juliana, Kihlyn, Eli, Synara Ivy Elise Mitchell, Tiana Marie Mitchell,  Cortez Antonio Mitchell, Aniyah Janean Mitchell, Maurice James Mitchell, Latrail Ronnell Young, Shell Gibbs, Saadig Young, Mikel Mitchell, Amira Hood, Karlie Dunn; mother-in-law: Minister Cora Simmons;  father-in-law: James Smith; sister-in-law: Nita Smith; brother-in-laws: Don Lyles, wife Donna Lyles, William Lyles, wife Arlene Lyles, Cora, (Raymond Bunch), Larika Sinclair, Jared Sinclair, Tommy Springfield, Jenelle Springfield, Deondre Smith, Tamara (Bud Bouie) and a host of great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Calvin was a loving Husband and a kind father who will be sadly missed and longed remembered by all those who loved him.  Calvin departed this life on January 29 ^th 2022 and entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and returned to his heavenly home.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Funeral will also be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Memorials- The Pulliam Family c/o the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com