Louis Edward Pulliam, Sr. 72 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on February 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 16, 1939 in Marshall Hall, MD he was the son of late Harry Clay Pulliam Sr. & Katie Evelyn (Dudley) Wise.

He was very well known in the county for being the best concrete finisher around. He took pride in his work and never left a job unfinished. His family was his life. Every weekend the family was together either playing cards or camping. He enjoyed camping at the Creek Shore and taking his grandchildren on treasure hunts. He made everyone feel like family. There was never a time when a person came into his home that he did not make them feel welcomed. If you ever needed a bite to eat or a roof over your head you knew you could count on Lou. His sense of humor will live on through his family and everyone one who met him.

Lou leaves behind his wife of 52 years Eleanor T. (Petty) Pulliam, his children, , Louis "Puggie" Pulliam Jr. (Stacey) of Great Mills, MD, Debbie "Sis" Hawks-Tudor (Tom) of Leonardtown, MD, Julie Alvey (Larry) of Great Mills, MD, David "Crockett" Pulliam (Sarah) of Ridge, MD, Joseph "Grinder" Pulliam (Colleen) of Souix Falls, SD, James "Jamie" Pulliam (Cathy) of Lexington Park, MD and Christopher "Chris" Pulliam (Tobie) of Lexington Park, MD. He also leaves behind 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and extended family members, Jeff Hawks, Connie Adkins, Trish Lee, Laura Brubaker and Helen Johnson.

He is also survived by his siblings, William (Pat) Pulliam of Ridge, MD, Alex (Pat) Pulliam of St. Inigoes, MD, Charles (Sue) Pulliam of Lexington Park, MD, Shirley Purcell of Lexington Park, MD, Betty (George) Kelsea of Lexington Park, MD, Harry (Squeaky) Pulliam Jr. of Fredericksburg, VA., Joyce (Lorraine) Pulliam of Fredericksburg, VA. and Paul Pulliam of Fredericksburg, VA.

He is also survived by a Sister-n-law Helen Reece of Avenue, MD and a Brother-n-law Eddie Reece of Mechanicsville, MD and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas (Chuck) Pulliam and Sister Rosalee Reece.

A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the American Legion Post 255, Ridge, MD at 1:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to A.C.T.S., P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618, Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.