Joe Pulliam, 72, of Springfield, MO quietly passed away surrounded by family on April 19, 2013. Joe was born on February 11, 1941 in Ripley County, Mo. Joe is survived by his wife Alice Pulliam, son Dwain, daughter Lynn (Pulliam) Rathbun and son-in-law Tim Rathbun, all of Springfield, Mo. He is also survived by 5 Grandsons, 2 Great-Grandsons and 2 Great-Grandaughters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in the Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Garden. Visitation will be held from 6-7:30 on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the funeral home.