Michael L. Pulliam

Pulliam, Michael Lawrence, 73, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was a retired district sales representative for Hershey Company. Mike was in the first class at Mt. Carmel to receive first communion and a proud graduate of DeSales HS, class of 1970 and earned his bachelors degree from EKU in 1974. He enjoyed family trips to Cocoa Beach, FL, coaching his girls in sports and watching his grandkids play sports. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jean Pulliam. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Elaine Hopkins Pulliam; beloved daughters, Whitney Kleier (Jack), Krista Cross (Stephen) and Kara Grunwald (Jake); grandchildren, Maddie, Haleigh, London, Avery and Branyce Kleier, Noah, Micah and Savannah Cross, Hudson and Everson Grunwald; great-granddaughter, Parker O'Bryan; brother, Gary Pulliam (Brenda); nephew, Chad Pulliam (Cheryl); and many close friends. His celebration of life Mass will be held Monday, October 27th at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 7335 Southside Dr. with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday, October 26th at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home, 7336 Southside Dr. Expressions of sympathy may be made to DeSales High School, 425 W. Kenwood Dr. Louisville, KY 40214.