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Thomas Pullis

Thomas Charles Pullis, age 72 of Graceville, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Elbow Lake, MN.

Graveside services for Tom Pullis will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Graceville Consolidated Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Tom’s Life at the Gun Club in Graceville, MN.

Tom was born on October 2, 1951, in Graceville, MN. He graduated from high school in 1969. He was known for his love of the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, and camping. Tom had a diverse career, starting as a heavy equipment operator and later working in the mines in Wyoming. He spent the majority of his working years as an over the road truck driver. In his free time, Tom enjoyed traveling in his RV, riding his motorcycle, attending baseball games across the country, and hanging out with family and friends.

He is survived by his three sons: Michael (Pamela) Morton, Dallas (Kate) Johnson, and Tanner (Madison) Dahl; grandchildren: Alexandra, Madeline, Carson, Drew, Chase, Caleb, and Jensen; his mother: Lorraine Pullis; three  brothers: Donald (Debbie), Rodney, and Dennis (Patti) Pullis; two sisters: Trisha Smith and Jane (Ken Longe) Pullis; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father: Donald Pullis Sr; and nephew: Adam Smith.

Arrangements are with Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake, MN.