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William Pufall Obituary
WILLIAM JAMES
FULLERTON PUFALL
1969-2009
Will was born in Ottawa, IL on December 20, 1969 and he moved to Pensacola in 1983. He graduated from Liberty Christian School in 1986 and received his bachelors degree in music performance from UWF in 1992. He enjoyed hiking and mountain biking, and was an accomplished keyboardist, experienced guitarist, and a gifted songwriter. He was highly intelligent and creative; Will could have done anything in life, and he chose to pour out his life for Jesus and His church. He fiercely loved his friends and family, but more than anything, he loved Jesus and using his gifts to lead people in worship.
Surviving loved ones include his parents, Orval and Sharon Pufall of Pensacola; his sister, Tandy (David) Brown of Muskogee, OK; his brother, David Pufall of Pensacola; his niece and nephew, Summer and Caleb Brown of Muskogee, OK; a special aunt, Judith Pufall of Ottawa, IL and countless friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 1st from 6-8 p.m. at Trahan Family Funeral Home, 417 Yoakum Ct. A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, April 2nd at 11 a.m. at New Testament Fellowship Church, 812 North W Street. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made toward the project of recording Will's unrecorded works to preserve his musical legacy. (Checks can be written to Harvest Church with a note in the memo line.)
"I will fix my eyes on You
And I will run with only You
Oh, Jesus, you are all I ever need"
-Will Pufall-
Will was (and still is) a loyal friend, a faithful follower of Jesus, and a true worshipper. His walk with God serves as an inspiration to countless believers. He has left a lasting legacy of devotion through his many treasured songs of worship. He will be greatly missed!
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Memories and Condolences
for William Pufall
Brian Crane
April 28, 2009
I have great memories of time spent with you Will. Until we meet again...
Lisa Leitermann
April 27, 2009
I started going to church at Harvest when it was at Silver screen. I remember the first time when I heard Will and the awesome praise music at Harvest. I bought Will's CD and played it over and over. His music filled my home with praise through some of the trying times in my life. I recently heard from a friend that attends Harvest about Will's passing since I've moved away. Will was a great musician and singer. God is so amazing beyond belief and now Will is right there with him. To grasp the picture of that is so amazing...
Rebekah Bogardus
April 5, 2009
I didn't know you, Will, but was touched by a short YouTube video of you worshipping our Shepherd...Faith Wilson introduced me to you in a way while you were beginning your journey across the threshold of heaven and I look forward to worshipping in heaven with you one day.
Glen Snider
April 3, 2009
Will-- It sounds trite but our loss is truly heaven's gain. I know that our worship services at FOB/NTF were just a down payment on what you're experiencing now. Makes me even more anxious to "go home".
Dawn Flowers
April 2, 2009
Will,
Is your grown up name, I knew you as Willie at Liberty Christian. I have read much about you in the last couple of days and how you lived your life here on this earth . It looks like you invested much towards your place in the Kingdom of Heaven.I will see you there one day. Tandy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours
Karen Buchanan Clowe
April 2, 2009
Will, you were a great friend and I will miss you. I'm so glad I was able to know you and I look forward to forever worshiping with you in heaven.
Debra Bryant
April 2, 2009
Will, you will be missed. Your worship continues in heaven!!!
Elizabeth Fulford
April 2, 2009
Will, I don't know if you can read this in Heaven, but I love you and will miss you until I come to meet you there. You are already there in my heart so I don't think of you in the past tense at all. You are alive- more alive than any of us here. Thank you for who you are and for giving of your life while here with us.
Michelle Munn
April 2, 2009
Most count on their children to be their legacy. It sounds as though Wills' music is just that. It is amazing how friends' and family and others who never knew him can be impacted by his voice and songs he wrote in Love of Jesus. Now you are singing to the Lord face to face! You have a wonderful family here on earth Will. You will be extremely missed by them all!
Helena Joyner
April 2, 2009
My heart goes out to the family. Even though I didn't know Will that well, I truly was inspired by his music every time I came to service. I pray for strenth from God for leadership team and his family in this time of grief. I will miss Will.
Melissa Hulen
April 2, 2009
Will, Thank you so much for ministering to me during our telecom days and even more through your worship when I started attending Harvest. You were a "MIGHTY MAN OF GOD" and it showed in your personal life as well as your ministry. Your music and ministry are beyond compare and both will continue to bless people for years to come. You taught me that there was so much more to leading worship than just standing up on stage and singing a song. It was an honor being your friend and I will miss you very much.
Lynelle Dawson
April 2, 2009
Will, I'm sad because I never knew you - instead I've had the deep blessings of knowing your sister and brother in law who have been incredibly true friends to me and my daughter over these past couple of years. I've had a yearning to know you from reading all that others have written about you...and to you - people who obviously love you deeply...people whose lives you touched in significant and dramatic ways...but I know I will have to wait until I meet you in Heaven. I look forward to that day and in the meantime, will satisfy myself with knowing you vicariously through those you left behind. To David, Tandy, Summer, Caleb and the rest of the family - I can see you were blessed with a loved one who ran his race with incredible grace...and finished victoriously. He is singing worshipful songs of victory - I only wish he could record them for the rest of us to hear! But, I know we will someday....David & Tandy, we love you guys, come home soon, we miss you.
Dave Flaton
April 2, 2009
Will,
You were truly a blessing to all that knew you. Words can never express the impact you have made, or the legacy you leave behind. I will miss that sharp wit and bone dry humor. Look forward to seeing you again my friend.
Chris,Valerie,Keaton Schofield
April 1, 2009
Out thoughts and prayers go to Wills parents and friends, who we really got to know during his stay at Sacred Heart Hospital, May the lord watch over Will and keep him in his arms.
Stephany & Ed
April 1, 2009
Will's music was always a source of inspiration and comfort. Harvest won't be quite the same without him.
Tracy Larson
April 1, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, family and friends.
Jessica Bosley
April 1, 2009
Will,
Thanks so much for your friendship and all that you have done for my family. Thank you for taking Tommy under your wing and mentoring him. I loved you just as if you were another one of my brothers. Thanks for always remaining true to your self and God being a witness everywhere you went. You always said so much without having to say a word. Thanks for all the memories and fun times. I can't wait to see you again in Heaven!
Joy Hargraves
April 1, 2009
Will, thank you for blessing my life. I shall never forget your gifts of music and your zeal for Jesus. And, of course, the Daryl Evans concert in Mobile! You touched so many lives and I'm honored to have known you for a season. You are missed. You are loved. And now you really are dancing and signing with the best Teacher ever! My prayers for your family - all of them.
Darren & Heather Fields
April 1, 2009
Darren and I knew Will not on a personal level but as a pillar of creativity and spirituality for Harvest. We were blessed by Will's abundant gift of sharing his Love for God through his music. He will be missed. Our very deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Henry Brewton
April 1, 2009
Will, I am grateful for the brief time I had to know you. I was always amazed at the talent you exhibited each Sunday and enjoyed watching and listening to you perform. Your music lives on my my heart and for that I am thankful. I look forward to the day that I will be able to hear your melodic voice in person again.
Brian & Jessica Caldwell
April 1, 2009
Sir William,
Where to begin? Thank you for being a friend to Brian for all those years...I love hearing of adventures that you two took together. I won't soon forget New Year's Eve 2005 when you hosted a gathering at your house-- that's the night that I met you, Michelle, Amanda, Leah and others.
Backpacking the AT with you was a blast. Thanks for my trail name. We still need one for you, though...seriously.
I value and appreciate your willingness to lead people before the throne of God. You had a way of making much of Christ that is rare in worship leaders these days.
Thanks for your friendship. Brian and I miss you very much already; however, we're so thrilled for you-- You're making much of Him in a way that we have yet to experience.
Bill Fiessser
April 1, 2009
Hey Will just wanted to say thanks for everything. You are sorely missed and loved. Keep singing my brother till we meet again
Beth Sexton
April 1, 2009
Will brought true worship to Harvest with his heart-inspired songs of praise. A very humble and unassuming friend, he was always fun to be around with his quiet wit and interesting observations. I believe he knows how much we already miss him.
Faith Wilson
April 1, 2009
I have avoided writing anything to you because it makes it feel so final to me. I still cant believe you're gone. I already miss you dearly and look forward to the day I will get to see you again. I am jealous of heaven...they have you worshiping with them now. I know you are having an amazing time, and you are with our King! That brings delight to my heart. Thank you for being such an amazing friend to Zach and me. Thank you for being you. Thank you for writing the amazing songs you did write, for sharing them with all of us, and for letting us share them with others here in New Orleans. Our church's favorite is "23." You have no idea how much of a blessing you and your songs were and are to Zach and me and so many others. I thank Jesus for the time we did have with you. I love you Will.
Joel & Linda Segraves
April 1, 2009
Will, You have touched so many people. Now it is time for you to sing with the host of angels in haven. You will never be forgotten, as your music lives on.
Jamesie & Jon Morningstar
April 1, 2009
Will touched so many lives in a deep, profound way through his love of Jesus and his passion for music. The Kingdom has been made a better place because of his worship leader’s heart, and now Will is standing with his Creator and his heart’s desire. Thank You Lord for blessing us with Will and his gifts. May his legacy prove to be a bigger blessing back to You.
Danielle Peebles
April 1, 2009
Buddy, I miss you so much! I know that you are at the feet of Jesus doing what you did best - praising Him. I am so jealous of all the angels. I will hold onto all the lessons that you taught me even through just seeing who you were.
Love you, buddy!
Danielle
Joshua Encinias
April 1, 2009
Will,
There have been an army of saints praying for you. A group of them from my school came together when they found out you had left us. We thanked God for you, lifted Harvest up and did something that would be strangely familiar to you... we watched a comedy and made our own jokes about the story.
David and Lindsay
April 1, 2009
Will is the epitome of a true friend. His loyalty will never be forgotten and his impact on our lives will remain with us until we see him again. It is a blessing and honor to know Will. He is dearly missed and yet we are rejoicing with him.
Leah Flaton
April 1, 2009
Will,
You will forever be in our hearts and in our minds. You have no idea what a void you are leaving here. No one can fill those shoes that you so faithfully walked in. We know you are singing amazing, new songs to your Father and we long for the day that we can see you again. We'll keep your songs in our hearts...
Tandy Brown
April 1, 2009
Brother, I will miss you. I am looking forward to that day when we see you again. Enjoy the singing of praises to our Lord with the heavenly host. Summer and Caleb sends their love and they miss you too !!
Love,
Tandy
Phyllis and Steve Encinias
April 1, 2009
As the parents of Joshua Encinias I feel like we have known you for along time. We loved your music, you lifted us high on Sunday mornings. I know you are singing high with the lord. Keep singing your voice will never be silent. My deepest sympathy to all your family and friends.
Jeanette Wesson
April 1, 2009
Having to write this type of message is so hard. It makes one look and wonder where the years have gone. Our thoughts, prayers, and love will be with your family. You all have been faithful to be witnesses for the Lord to many, we feel honored to have had our lives touched and ministered to by you all.
With heavy hearts, much love, and anticipation,
Dale, Jeanette Wesson and family.
Freddie and Betty Thronson
March 31, 2009
Will we love you, and miss you. However, we will see you again. Keep singing.
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