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Brian Pulliam Obituary
Brian was born in West Chester, PA. He is the son of Keelan W. Pulliam and Diana Lynn Moore Pulliam of Oak Ridge, NC.
Preceding him in death is his maternal grandfather, Tarlton "Tot" Moore, and his paternal grandparents Ed and Maxine Pulliam.
In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his sister, Miss Melissa Lynn Pulliam of Chapel Hill; maternal grandmother, Marie S. Moore and an uncle, Gary Moore, both of Shepherdsville, KY.
Brian was a graduate of East Carolina University, and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was employed at Syngenta Biotechnology Inc as a greenhouse technician. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, in West Chester, PA.
A funeral service will be conducted Monday 11:00 a.m. at Clements Funeral chapel in Durham. Burial will follow at Markham Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday at Clements Funeral Home in Durham.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions can be made to Theta Chi Alumni Association, New House Building Fund, C/O Pete Balant, the Alumni Association Treasurer, 601 Tabard Rd., Winterville, NC 28590 or email him at pmb0928
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral Service, 1105 Broad St.. Durham, NC 27705.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Pulliam
St. Patrick's Day in Dublin together
Melissa
March 15, 2009
Brian,
You are not only my brother but my best friend. You are a gift from God and I am a better person because of you. I love you with all my heart and thank God for all the wonderful memories. From our days of playing with Matchbox cars and playing wiffle-ball baseball when we were little to our trip to Ireland together. You touched so many people and you hold a special place in many hearts. I miss you so much. I love you Brian and wish I could tell you just one more time how much I love you and how much you mean to me.
Ryan Sadowski
February 23, 2009
Pulliam Family
I am very sorry for your loss. Brian was a great man and will be sorely missed. I only knew Deb for a short time but he had an everlasting impact on me. I will remember him forever. You raised a wonderful son who touched every heart that he came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest In Peace, my friend Lil Deb you will be missed.
Antonio Black
February 22, 2009
Dear Family I am so sorry for your lost let me share a scripture with you at James 4:8 were it says draw close to god and he will draw close to you
David
February 19, 2009
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you.
We met Brian at Captiva, FL. When we met him he was a little kid who loved to swim. We watched Brian grow up as we grew up with him. He was always a lot of fun to be around and made us laugh with all his great jokes.
We had not spoken to Brian in a few years as he had stopped going to Captiva. Each year I was asked how is big Brian doing and people missed him not being around. We just reconnected a couple of weeks ago. We quickly caught up and it was great to see that the Brian we knew was still the same. Brian will definitely be missed rest in peace big guy.
Michael Hutton
February 19, 2009
I only knew Brian a very short time, but it was as though we knew one another since birth...Topsail Beach will not be the same without him. He will be missed and so will his "Topsail Lemonade..."
Casey James
February 18, 2009
Dear Pulliam Family;
Our thoughts are with you. Both my sister and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. He was such a great person with so much spirit and love to share. We will never forget him and miss him very much. Our hearts go out to you and we hope he knows how much we loved him.
He will be missed.
Casey and Emily James
Michael and Candee DiFiore
February 17, 2009
Dear Pulliam Family,
Please know that your family is in our prayers, our hearts go out to you
Ann Dickey
February 16, 2009
Dear Pulliam family: the Dickey family in WC PA just heard the sad news and send our support and prayers. I remember Brian as a spirited young man who I really enjoyed teaching at church. Heather remembers Brian as her first kiss, at a church retreat no less! We will keep you all in our prayers. Rev. Ann Dickey and family
Lindsey Zarichnak
February 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We were friends with Lil Debbie when we went to IUP and continued contact with him. We are saddened by this tragedy! He was a great guy and could lighten up any room.
Lindsey and Christian Zarichnak
Sara Rooth-Burkett
February 16, 2009
Melissa,
We are so very, very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
John and Sara
20000 Fountain
Monique McDonald
February 16, 2009
To the Pulliam family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Brian at the Marriott. He volunteered with me on the ECHO committee here. He was such an awesome force in this world and he will be missed. I pray God gives you peace and comfort in this time of sadness.
Paula and Stanley Oliver
February 16, 2009
Keelan, Diana, Melissa,
We are sad to learn about Brian.
We are praying for you. Please know that you have our deepest sympathies.
MeMe
February 16, 2009
To lose a son is unimaginable to me as I have two sons and four grandsons.
I “met” young Brian on Facebook and was astounded that he has a THOUSAND friends, as I was searching for my cousin Diane Pulliam from TX. My search took me to this site to learn the shock of his passing after meeting his picture so young and strong, from miles away, the day before he died! What a contagious smile and powerful presence! My heart aches for your loss. Be comforted that he obviously touched so many lives during his short stay on this Earth.............!
Timothy Ford
February 16, 2009
Words can't express how saddened I was to here of "our" loss. The world will be a much sadder place without Brian's humor and lifeforce. I worked with him only a short time at Marriott, but his presence and personality are things that I will never forget. God bless you and your family.
Grace and George Medwick
February 15, 2009
Dear Diana, Keelan and Melissa,
How shocked and saddened we are to hear of Brian's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
I will always remember how young Brian helped make Gannon feel welcome in his new neighborhood by inviting him to ride bikes back in July of '88. God bless you and comfort you.
With deepest sympathy,
Grace and George Medwick
Jenn Kammerdiener
February 15, 2009
To Brians family and many friends,
You will be sadly missed, Lil Deb. Forever Immortalized as "Forever 27". Say hello to the other rockstars for us. Your smile will forever remain in my heart.
Love,
Kammerdiener
Joe and MaryAnn DiPaola
February 15, 2009
Dear Keelan, Diana and Melissa, Our heartfelt sympathy. The love and pride you have for Brian is evident. May the closeness of your family and the support of friends and colleagues help you through this difficult time. Our love and continued prayers, Joe and MaryAnn DiPaola
Jamie Shaffer
February 15, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Roy Lee and Mary Beth Carter
February 15, 2009
Keelan, Diana and Melissa,
Everyone knows how much you loved Brian, but in the few minutes we spent with you today it is clear how much you truly liked Brian and how proud you were of the man that he had become.
Take care of each other,
Nancy & Robert McMahon
February 15, 2009
Keelan,Diana and Melissa,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. May your faith,family & friends help you through this difficult time.
Janell Lummert
February 15, 2009
Diana, Keelan and Melissa,
We were so sorry to hear about Brian. Please know you are all in our thoughts. We remember what a special, close family you have.
Love from Janell, Paige and Connor Lummert
Steve and Susan Miller
February 15, 2009
Diana, Keelan & Melissa, Our hearts are still in shock and we wish that we could be there to hold you and cry with you. I think of the many times we shared and talked of our children - so much alike in so many ways. We know that our God is big enough to hold us even through all of this, but somehow that doesn't diminish the horrible anguish at this moment. Brian will always remain your treasured little boy and we rejoice with you in that. We'll be in touch soon. All our love,
Ric & Wendy Festarini
February 15, 2009
Keelan and Diane, We are so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. We wish you every strength in this time of sorrow. We know that you will find comfort in your faith.
Peggy and David Haradon
February 15, 2009
Keelan, Diana, & Melissa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace.
Gisela Hood
February 15, 2009
Dear Diana, Keelan and Melissa, we want to express our deepest sympathy to you for loosing your son and brother. You are in out thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Dan, Gisela, Daniel and Karoline Hood
Linda Frerichs
February 14, 2009
Keelan, Diana, & Melissa,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace!
Linda Frerichs
Pam Myrick
February 14, 2009
My dear friend Diana,
Words are not adequate to express my sympathy for the loss of your Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Pam Myrick
Madison Moody
February 14, 2009
The Pulliam Family,
Brian was one of those guys that you could not help but love being around. He always brought such spirit and laughter to any situation. He will be missed deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I just want you to know how much he loved you and spoke so tenderly of you all. May God be with you.
Libby Spencer
February 14, 2009
There is no way to properly express my sympathy. I just want you all to know that all my prayers and love are with you always. Your friend. Libby Spencer
Earl Grubbs
February 14, 2009
Brian, I will miss your smiling face in the Greenhouse.It was a honor to have known you. You went to soon,But now we have another Angel in heaven to watch over us.
Bobbie McWhite
February 14, 2009
Melissa (my 4th Grand) and her parents, I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Brian. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting him but I know he must have been a fine young man from the things I heard Reyn say about him. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers as you are going through these difficult times.
Love,
Grandie
Jane Landreth
February 14, 2009
To the Pulliam family from the Landreth family,
Words can't express our shock and heartfelt sympathy for you in this time of sorrow. May God give you comfort and peace. Melissa (4th) we love you.
Bill and Karen McKinnon
February 14, 2009
Dear Diana, Keelan, and Melissa, We were saddened to learn of Brian's death. We will always have fond memories of him, his friendly outgoing manners and his indomitable spirit. Our prayers and sympathies are with you.
Jane Wellbrock
February 14, 2009
Diane and Keelan we were so saddened to hear about Brian. Andrew and I had been in contact with him these past 2 years and we will all miss him. Please know we are thinking of you all and Melissa at this sad time.
Our love-Jane Wellbrock
Dan Cipollini, (Mr.C.)
February 14, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Engel
February 14, 2009
Diana, Keelan & Melissa...You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you especially as parents. Please know our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Hugs...Barbara & Frank Engel
Dan Averett
February 14, 2009
Diana and Keelan, Jo and I are so shocked to hear of Brian's tragic demise. We are in Florida for a couple of weeks and were informed via e-mail. We are so sorry and our hearts hurt for you during this period of grief.
Pam and Jason Zanni
February 14, 2009
Diana,
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words that could ever ease your pain, but just know that we love you all and are thinking of you. Please do not hesitate if there is anything that we can do for you.
Deborah Haufler
February 14, 2009
I am the manager of Brian's apartment community. All of us in the office dearly loved Brian. He would come in to the office several times a week and would always make us feel good with his kind remarks. He was funny and easy going. We all feel the loss already. He was a great guy and will be missed by all of us. Rest in Peace Brain.
Bill & SueAnn Beutke
February 14, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your incredible loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rick Rowe
February 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Keelan, Diana Lynn, Melissa Lynn and all the family. We were truly fortunate to have been introduced to Brian through our son David. During the short time we knew Brian, we realized that he was a special young man, and we were always impressed with the respect and kindness that he had for everyone. We are all saddened by his passing, and he will truly be missed by us and all of his friends. We will always remember Brian in our hearts.
Janet Farrell
February 14, 2009
Diana & keelan,
Our prayers and love are with you. We will see you on Sunday, but just wanted you to know you have been in our thoughts constantly since we learned the news on Thursday night. May God's grace hold you now.
Love, Mike and Janet Farrell
Jimmy Byrtus
February 14, 2009
Pulliam Family your son was beloved by everyone. I am glad to have gotten close with him recently. My families thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian Thank You for being you and don't forget to get in touch with Mikey for the rest of us Spreadheads, and "Kiss the mountain air we breathe goodbye it's time to fly"(WSP)
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