Mark R. Pullen, MSGT-USAF-Retired
Funeral will be Thursday Morning, 10:45 AM, July 2, 2009 at the Bay Pines VA National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Florida 33708 with Pastor Howard and the United States Air Force Honor Guard, to officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday Evening, July 1, 2009 by Veterans Funeral Care at Global Mortuary, 7210 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771 with a service beginning at 7:30 PM.
A native of Fulton, KY and a local resident since 2004, when he moved here from Panama City, FL; he was a retired Biomedical Equipment Technician and after he retired, he was working for Bay Front Medical Center as a Biomedical Equipment Technician. During his United States Air Force Career, he was awarded a Air Force Achievement Medal with 4 devices; Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 devices; Meritorious Medal with 1 device; NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with 2 devices; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle; National Defense Service Medal with 1 device; Overseas Long Tour Ribbon; Air Force Short Tour Ribbon with 1 device; Air Force Training Ribbon; Air Force Longevity Service Medal with 4 devices; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border; Air Force Organizational Excellence Award; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/Valor with 4 devices; Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 devices, Global War on Terrorism Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Cora Pullen of San Antonio, Texas; his father; MSGT-USAF-Retired Johnny Walker Pullen of South Fulton, TN; his brothers, MSGT-USAF-Retired Tim Pullen and his wife, Kyong of San Antonio, Texas and Paul Pullen and his wife Leeann of Owensboro, KY; his sisters, Paula Pullen of South Fulton, TN and Gaytha Wheeler and her husband, Tim of South Fulton, TN; his fiance, Salve Natac of St. Petersburg, FL and his United States Air Force friend and fellow serviceman, who served with him for 20 years, MSgt. Larry Brooks of Clearwater, FL.
We are so sorry for your loss
Mark and your family are in our prayers.Our hearts hurt for you all.
Mel and Debbie
Johnny, We are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Johnny we are so sorry for the loss of Mark. Our prayers & thoughts will be with you during this time.
Charlie & Mary Moran
May the peace which comes from the memories shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My deepest condolences to Mark’s family and friends.
We are so sorry for your loss.He will be greatly missed.
Tina
Justin
Amber
Travis
Joyce
Johnny,
We are all sorry for your loss.
He will be greatly missed.Our prayers are with you and your family.
David
Darlene
Jeana
Terry
Bill
Johnny, We are sorry for loss. We are praying for you and the family. David ,Carol, Josh, and Blake.
Salve and Mark’s Family we all know from our hearts that we’re all going to missed him specially his Smileslaughs and a wonderful person and a good friend..My prayers are with and his family..
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so saddened and broken-hearted for the loss of Mark.
Becki, Bob and Delia
Wow…just moments ago I received a phone call with this horrible news. My heart goes out to Mark’s family and loved ones. He was my supervisor while stationed at Macdill AFB in the late 90’s. Mark was a great guy, person, and friend who was funny and a pleasure to have known. Although I am truly saddened with his loss, in my heart, I know his soul is in a much better place – R.I.P. my friend.
Salve, Larry, and the entire Pullen family – My heart goes out to all of you. Mark and I have been good friends for 20+ years now. He could always make me laugh and was a such a fun spirit. I just talked to him a week or so ago. I still can’t believe he’s gone. He will be missed more than he could have imagined. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Wow, I worked with Mark at Macdill. He was a great guy! He was quite funny at times. I was glad I knew him. I had numerous visits and lunches with him after the military at Bayfront to get updates. My deepest Condolences to Mark’s Family. I will miss you buddy!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
We will miss Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Johnny and all the Pullen Family. We are so sorry to hear this news. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Darin & I are saddened to hear about Mark’s passing. Darin was thrilled to find that Mark was back in the area several years ago and looked forward to his trips to Bayfront to see him. Coincidentally, I came across a picture of Mark last night and did not about his passing until this morning. Darin & I had a great times with him. He will be missed.
Darin & I are saddened to hear about Mark’s passing. Darin was thrilled to find that Mark was back in the area several years ago and looked forward to his trips to Bayfront to see him. Coincidentally, I came across a picture of Mark last night and did not about his passing until this morning. Darin & I had a great times with him. He will be missed.
Johnny & Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our Lord comfort your hearts at this time.
Keeping you all in prayer,
Danny & Gale Medley
Kenton, TN
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
We are sadden to hear of Mark’s passing. Mark was a friend of the family. You are in our prayers.
Tom & Kathy
we are so sorry for your loss,our prayers and thoughts are with u and your family…..
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who loved him. Mark was always a great inspiration. He will be missed by many. God bless.
Mark was a supervisor who actually cared about his troops. He could always make you smile no matter how lousy your day was and was quick to lend you a smoke! He was an outstanding teacher, friend and the definition of a mentor. MSgt Pullen touched my life and made me a better Airman. I will always to grateful.
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you all.
Tim, On behalf of your Goodwill family our deepest sympothy for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, Salve, and the entire Pullen family. Hang in there my friend and know your brother is in a much better place. Your Goodwill friends and family.
Tim, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family, and that the fort is taken well care of here.
We loved Mark like a brother and he will be missed.Our prayers will be with his family and friends through these hard times.With love always.Don & Yovana
My prayers go to all those who knew & loved him.
Uncle Mark was such a genuine man. He treated the family as it was his own and treated my Auntie Salve so well. He was able to make you smile right when you met him.
He’ll be watching over his loved ones from a better place. We’ll never forget you, Uncle Mark. May you Rest In Peace.
Mark is another example of a “Good Guy” taken too early. Salvie and the Pullen family, we share your loss and my God’s Grace shine on you all. You are in our prayers.
We are sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you in this time of mourning.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you Salve and the Pullen family.
We are sorry for you loss. Mark was a great person and it was an honor to have known him. Our prayers are with you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
Hello!Ate Salve, Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss.
Please know that we are here for you. Love you
All my prayers and love goes out to all of Uncle’s Mark’s familys and friends. He will never be forgotten, his smile and good attitude i will always remember. I pay my respects to a great man. who treated my Auntie Salve will love and care. as of the rest of my familys. Thank you uncle mark. i know you will be watching over us. may you rest in peace.
love, Ritchelle and Nathaniel
Hearing the news of Mark’s passing was a shock to us since we had just heard that a mutual friend had spoken to him the week before and we were looking forward to reconnecting with him. My husband and I both worked with Mark at Tyndall AFB, Fl. He was always dependable at work and as a friend. His jokes and laugh could always lighten up a room and his hugs during the tougher times were always heart felt and comforting. The picture you have posted of him was his favorite military picture and I am so glad to see it again. I’m sure he was a great son, brother, father and fiance because he was definitely a great friend to us all! We will miss Mark dearly but we are ever so grateful to have had the opportunity to have him be a part of our lives even if it was for such a short time. Our prayers and condolences are with you.
Tim we are so sorry to hear about your younger brother. Sometimes our Lord above has a different plan than all of us would like. I pray his heart and soul are now in heaven and he is at peace.
Worked with Mark @ bayfront, what can I say except he will surely be missed, very nice and polite and funny person.
I just got this terrible news earlier today. I was stationed with Mark at MacDill and I will always remember him for his smile and comical ways. I know the troops in his shop thought a lot of him and it was well deserved. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Very sorry for your lose. Mark was a great friend.
Dear Brother,
I have arrived back in San Antonio as of today. My heart is broken beyond recognition. We are so close and talk every constantly. I will miss the phone call “It’s your brother, It’s your Brother”. I’ve never cried this much or felt such pain. You are my best friend. We shared growing up together and retiring from the Air Force the same. I was fortunate enough to talk to you the same day you passed. Mark, I love you–and miss you so much. I hope I was able to fulfill your wishes and gave you to the God the way you wanted. Over the years, we had many brother fights; but all in love. I miss you brother and hope to see you again!!! I will take care of Cora and make sure she succeeds. Love with all my heart. Please if God will allow–be my angel watching over me. Love Tim
I am so sorry to heard about the passing of your brother and to you Johnny. He was a great son and great brother to have. We all will miss him and his talking about things…they were funny epecially is jokes. I will personally miss him. Tim, I am very sorry. Take care friend. Remember him as a shining light you the Pullen family. May he RIP.
Your friend…Kirt
To you Johnny Pullen.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time my old friend. Mark was a shining light in your family and a person I considered a good friend and he will be missed by all who had the oportunity to heard his words and of course words of wit. My condolences to you personally and to Tim and the Pullen family.
I worked with Mark at Bayfront Medical Center. I will miss his smile and positive attitude. He was always so friendly and could cheer you up, no matter what.
God Bless.
WHAT CAN I SAY MORE, MY BABY IS TRULY A GENUINE MAN HE IS MY BESTFRIEND, VERY HONEST, GENEROUS, FAITHFUL VERY LOVING AND CARING PERSON I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM.
THERE IS NO DAY THAT HE DIDNT SAY I LOVE YOU BABY. HE ALWAYS MAKES ME LAUGH, HE LOVED GOING TO THE BEACH AND WE PLAY FRIZZBEE. EVERYDAY WHEN I WOKE UP IN MORNING I THINK ABOUT HIM AND REALLY..REALLY MISS HIM SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU BABY I WANT YOU TO BE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL. PEACE TO YOU MY BABY.. I MISS YOU SO MUCH.
THANK YOU SO MUCH BABY FOR LOVING ME AND BEING PART OF MY LIFE. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU BABE.
Brother, Each day that goes by makes my pain for your loss no less. I have pictures of you hanging by me in my garage where we spent so much time laughing and joking. Guess what kid–Jack-n-the-Box no longer sales monster tacos. I think about you ofen. I hope you and Mom are laughing up a storm in Heaven. Love Tim
Mark,
I’ve ordered a new top for your RX-7. Also working on a new paint job just like you always wanted. I Love and Miss you kid!! I have photos of you in the car and a license plate frame with your name so you are always with me!!! Love You very very much. Tim
Mark,
Almost a year has passed. Man ole man do I miss you!! I think about you every day. I just know you and mom are watching over me. Love Tim
OMG. This is still so unbelievable Mark. I just can’t accept your gone. I miss you so so so much. I don’t have the weekly call of laughter anymore. Kid–I can’t wait to see you again. Love your brother–Tim
Mark,
On this date I relive all the pain. Your just too young to leave us all behind. God and Jesus have a plan!! God laughs at all we do knowing we are missing it everything. Make them laugh in Heaven as we did on earth.. Love you every second. Your Brother — the Kid!!
Mark,
To us on Earth most would say I’ve lost my mine; but, I know it was you messing up the radio on the 30th of Jun. I asked you to do it this second again if it’s you and you did. The battery on your old car died the same day. I love you every second Kid!!! Hold a place in Heaven for me. Love You and Miss you!!!
Your Brother Tim
Mark,
Weird but I feel like you are sitting next to me when I sign your guestbook. Heather is 18 now and ready to hit college. I’m so alone without you kid!! So many things as brothers we have discussed and worked through over the years. I don’t have blanket of protection for Sue and the kids anymore. I always though I would go first and you would be there to take care of everything. Love you Kid!!!
I miss you on your birthday this 1st of Nov 2010. Love your brother.
Mark, still miss you much!! Working on getting your car painted. Kids are growing fast. Love you brother.
Mark, still miss you much!! Working on getting your car painted. Kids are growing fast. Love you brother.
I really miss you Uncle Mark… you were like a second father and I really wish you could see me now that I’ve grown for 2 years more.. I’ll try my best to take care of my dad like you did. :) I love you
Mark, next week your car goes in for the paint job you always wanted. I put in new seat covers etc….. It’s almost to your standards. Love, miss you so much everyday, your brother,
Tim (Kidd)
Mark, next week your car goes in for the paint job you always wanted. I put in new seat covers etc….. It’s almost to your standards. Love, miss you so much everyday, your brother,
Tim (Kidd)
Mark, Miss you a lot!! Things here keep on moving. Hope all is well in Heaven. See you again someday!! Say Hi to Mom. Love you!!
Mark, Miss you a lot!! Things here keep on moving. Hope all is well in Heaven. See you again someday!! Say Hi to Mom. Love you!!
Been thinking about you alot lately. I wish that we had spent alot more time together. I always looked up to you for your positive attitude towards things. You were one of the funniest ppl I have ever known. I love you alot and miss you! Give mom a HUGE hug and kiss for me and tell her I love her. See you when I get to heaven!
Mark, It’s almost your birthday and my love for you is as strong as ever. Please watch over us down here and ask God to heal Sue. She’s been very sick lately and we are still trying to determine what’s causing it. Love you.
Well kid it’s 2012 now. As you know from above I’m been promoted. I left it up to God if I would be or not. Lot more stress and long hours. Don’t know if it’s worth it but again I let God lead me. Missing you often. I can strongly remember the dream from Mom saying she was taking one of us. Tell her I love her too and miss her bunches along with you. I’ll never forget either of you!!! Love Tim
Brother,
Three years later and I still hurt thinking about you being gone. I love you dearly.
Happy Memorial Day!! You are my hero. You left this Earth way too much early at 45 years old. I celebrate on this day your 23 years of service to the United States of America and the United States Air Force. You served with honor and diginity in the Iraq and Mid-East Wars. May God continue to bless your soul. Love you, miss you, always thinking of you. Your Brother!!
Mark,
A new year 2013 and I miss you with all my heart. Heather and her boyfriend Bryan are driving through today and will stop and visit. Love You. Your Brother!
Mark,
WOW!! Four years ago on 2 July we put you to rest! My heart is broken all these years later. I love you with all my heart. Still driving your RX-7 and will never sell it ever. Love you brother. You are not forgotten.
Well Kid. Another year is coming to a close. I still miss you every day. Cora is about graduate from College next year as is Heather. John is in UT at Austin and for me and Sue–we just keep on going. Miss and Love You always!!