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Donald Pullins Obituary
Rensselaer - Donald R. Pullins JR, age 73, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Franciscan Health of Rensselaer. Donald was born July 13, 1945, in Long Beach, CA., the son of Donald R. And Wanda June (Lovelady) SR.
Donald was raised in the Barkley Township in Jasper County and attended Newland Township Schools and was a graduate of the Wheatfield High School, class of 1963. On June 13, 1964 he married the love of his life, Beverly Hale, and she survives.
Donald was a lifelong farmer and also worked for many years as a laborer for the Local 41 and for Indiana Farm Systems. Donald was a loving husband and father. He loved spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. His favorite hobbies were fishing and hunting. Donald was a member of the Wheatfield Pentecostal Church of God.
Donald is survived by his loving family, wife, Beverly Pullins, and his children, Rodney Pullins, Jodi (Steve) Molenaar, Jason (Christina) Pullins and Jennifer (Ed) Minter, grandchildren, Craig (Andrea) Pullins, Christopher, Carrie, Noah, Abby, JR, Meahgan and Payge Pullins, Zachary (Danielle) Molenaar, Kennedy, Brent and Jenna Minter, Justin Fontaine, Katie and Sierra (Jake) Topolski and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carolyn Misch and a granddaughter Natalee Paige Molenaar.
Friends will be received at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Jackson Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer, with Pastor Don Vanderwall officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer. The family suggests memorial contributions to Alterna Care at Franciscan Health, Rensselaer.
Online condolences may be made at www.jacksonfuneral.com.
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May 20, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Donald R. Pullins Jr. God assures us that he is willing and readily available to comfort and support "all those calling on him". (Psalm 145:18)
SUSAN PUTTS
May 14, 2019
don will be missed by all his family and friends.R.I.P.
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