David Pullen

David Pullen obituary

David Pullen

David Pullen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mullinax Funeral Home - Drexel Chapel on Jul. 2, 2025.

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David Pullen, age 68 of Drexel, Missouri passed away on June 30th 2025 at home surrounded by family.

Cremation, with services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to a GoFundMe account titled Support David Pullen Memorial Fund. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

David Bruce Pullen was born on April 27th, 1957 in Fairfax, Virginia the son of Betty and Howard Pullen. Dave attended high school in Nebraska and later he married Evelyn Renfro on May 10th, 1983. Together they have three children, Joseph Kensinger, Holly Kensinger and James Mullen.

David started his own lawn care company (Country Lawn & Tree Service). He loved taking care of lawns, and enjoyed helping all of his customers. He also enjoyed hunting with his family. Along with attending NASCAR with family, this was not a hobby, this was a tradition.

Dave was preceded in death by his father Howard Pullen and Mother Betty Pullen.

He was survived by his wife Evelyn Pullen, three brothers Jodie Pullen & family, Jeff Pullen, and John Pullen & family. Three kids Joey Kensinger and wife Becky, Holly Kensinger, and James Mullen. Five grandkids, Andrew Couch, Hailey Newell, Madilyn Newell, Micheal Grah and wife Tabatha, and Jessica Grah. Along with three beautiful great-grandchildren, Blaine, Shorty & Sassy.

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