Mr. Thomas Walter Pullen
October 2, 1948 – June 6, 2025
Mr. Thomas Walter Pullen, age 76, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his residence. Walt was born on October 2, 1948 in Mentone, Alabama to Robert “Bill” Pullen & Grace Green Pullen.
He is survived by:
Wife: Gelane Nelson Pullen
Children: Josh Pullen, Laura (Donnie) O’Tinger, Rick (Debra) Bentley, & Karamie (Travis) Owens
Grandchildren: Katie (Jordan) Ford, Jazlyn Pullen, Kenny O’Tinger, Kaiden O’Tinger, Kionna-Lee O’Tinger, Bobby (Jessica) Bentley, Peyton Bentley, Parker Owens, Jackson Owens, & Ella Moon Owens
2 Great-Grandchildren
Siblings: Linda Pullen Burns, Ann (Steve) Bonner, Bob (Jan) Pullen, & Jasper Wagner
Special Uncle: Robert (Ilene) Green
Many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, & innumerable loved ones
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Bill & Grace Pullen
Sister: Kay Wagner
Wife: Peggy Tcherneshoff
Daughter: Debbie Bentley
Honorary Pallbearers: Wesley Pullen, John Jones, Robert Green, Jesse Crabtree, Chris Russell, Bob Crow, Jim Harris, J.J. Jenkins, Hershel Pruitt, Morris Pierce, & Mike Smith
A Special Thank You to Hospice Nurses Melisa Bailey, Audra King, & the many loved ones who have prayed and provided comfort and service during this time.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Bankhead Cemetery (P.O. Box 193 Mentone, AL 35984)
Visitation
Date of Visitation: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Visitation Location: Valley Head Baptist Church
Visitation Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Funeral
Date of Funeral: Memorial Service on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Funeral Location: Valley Head Baptist Church (265 Church St. Valley Head, AL 35989)
Funeral Time: 2:00 PM
Officiating: Bro. Randy Burns, Bro. Donnie O'Tinger, Pastor Michael Young, & Bro. Darrell Haney
Burial
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I also remember back when he would doze off in service at Moon Lake Baptist.
Prayers for comfort for y’all.
M condolences to the family!