Charles Kenneth Pulliam, 71 of Lexington Park, MD passed away June 1, 2013 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.

Born August 7, 1941 in Fort Washington, MD he was the son of the late Harry Clay Pulliam, Sr. and Katie Evelyn (Dudley) Wise.

Charlie served his country for 6 years in the United States Army followed by 12 years as a Deputy in the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department. He continued his career as a business owner building homes and owning and operating his catering business and Charlie's Deli. He was well known in the community for his large portions of home cooked meals along with his smile, handshakes, kisses and hugs. His legacy will continue through his children. He shared his recipes with them and they will continue to keep Charlie's Deli open for business. He made everyone feel like they were family including his employees. Family and friends were his life. There was never a time when a person came into his home or business that he did not make them feel welcomed. His sense of humor along with his pranks will always be remembered by his family, friends and employees.

Charlie leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Susan (Flanders) Pulliam; his children, Cher Wilson (Brian) of Hollywood, MD, Mike Pulliam (Dawn) of Dameron, MD and Kip Pulliam (Crystal) of Mechanicsville, MD; and four grandchildren, Grayson , Braydon, Kip, Jr. and Molly Pulliam which he loved very much and enjoyed every moment he had with them. He is also survived by his siblings, William (Pat) Pulliam of Ridge, MD, Alex (Pat) Pulliam of St. Inigoes, MD, Betty Kelsea of Lexington Park, MD, Harry (Squeaky) Pulliam, Jr., Joyce (Lorraine) Pulliam and Paul Pulliam all of Fredericksburg, VA; his sister-in-laws, Eleanor Pulliam of Leonardtown, MD and Helen Reece of Avenue, MD; brother-in-law, Eddie Reece of Mechanicsville, MD and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Charlie was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas (Chuck) Pulliam and Louis Pulliam, Sr. and sisters, Shirley Purcell and Rosalee Reece.

A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM located at 20049 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's County Special Olympics, 25926 Whiskey Creek Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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