Thomas Wade Pullium, 77, died Feb. 10, 2022, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy. Tom was a native of Andrews and resided in Murphy.
Tom is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathy Pullium; his five children, Robert, Susan, Kati, Rhett and Bobbi-Gale and their respective spouses, Stephanie, Robert, Ted, Tiffany and Tyler; his 10 grandchildren, Kristen, Brandon, Alyssa, Rachel, Lena, Ava, Charli, Tiegan, Carson and Addison; his siblings, George Pullium Jr., Boyd Pullium, Elizabeth Pullium Gates and Mary-Ann Pullium Wiggins; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elda Pullium of Andrews; his brothers, E.J. Pullium and Jack Pullium; and his sister, Gladys Pullium Wymore.
The family will have a private memorial in honor of Tom and the extraordinary, full life he lived. As Tom said, “You can attract more flies with honey than vinegar.”
He will be missed more than words can express.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhome.com.