Thomas Eugene Pulley

Thomas Eugene Pulley, age 58, of Higginsville, MO, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Thomas was born June 11, 1966, in Carrollton, MO, son of George and Betty (Southard) Pulley.

Thomas was a proud father to his two children and enjoyed spending his time with them every chance he could. He worked for J&R Schugel Trucking Company. He had 36 years of truck driving with various companies. He was also a member of Teamsters 541. Thomas proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard in 1990, during Operation Desert Shield. 

Thomas is survived by his two beautiful children, Laura and Brandon Pulley of Gardner, KS, who were the loves of his life; his brother, David Pulley and his wife Holly of Brunswick; his sisters, Rose Perkins of Brunswick, Barbara Rector of Warrensburg, and Sharon Chaney of Liberty; his former wife April Thoele of Gardner, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Pulley, his Uncle Kenneth Pulley, and his other aunts and uncles.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at New Lebanon Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of Meisenheimer-Page-Dady Funeral Home, Pilot Grove, MO.