Marion- John C. "Buster" Pulley, 67, of St. Ann's, MO, formerly of Marion, died at 7:45 P.M., Friday, November 30, 2001 at De Paul Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Buster was born on December 28, 1933 in Marion, IL to Alva & Velma (Turner) Pulley. He married Peggy O'Neal on August 9, 1956 in Mexico. She survives of St. Ann's.
Mr. Pulley retired as a truck driver and was a veteran of the US Navy. He served during the Korean Conflict.
SURVIVORS:
Wife- Peggy Pulley- St. Ann's, MO
Several nieces and nephews
His parents, one brother; Jack Pulley, three sisters; Mildred Durham, Floy Hobbs, and Peggy Henderson preceded him in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 3, 2001 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Murle Jack will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Shed. The Marion VFW Post 1301 will perform military Rites at the graveside. Visitation will be held from 5-9:00 PM, Sunday at the funeral home. For those unable to attend, the memorial guest register may be signed at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com or southernillinoisan.com.