Kirk L. Pulliam

9/16/1968 – 8/2/2020

Omaha – Kirk Lane Pulliam was born September 16, 1968, the youngest of Oscar and Muriel Pulliam’s six children. He grew up playing football and running track. He always made it home before the streetlights came on.
He continued football and track at Omaha Burke High School where he graduated in 1987. Three years later he joined the United States Marine Corps, which took him all over the world and he loved it. As an assault rifleman, his battalion was the first to enter Kuwait after Iraq’s invasion in 1990. He went from ship to land using an amtrac. Sick from the fumes, he entered to find snipers firing at him. Pulliam was ready to fire his rocket launcher, then his commander called it off. Kirk was honorably discharged from the Marines in 1994 and moved to Sioux City, Iowa then Yakima, Washington where his high school sweetheart and wife lived. Kirk married Cindy Andrew spontaneously on October 18, 1990 before he left for war.
In 1996, the couple moved back to Omaha. Kirk held various jobs before he landed at the IBEW Local 22 electrical union in 2009. Kirk loved to tell people he installed all the cameras at the Ameritrade Baseball stadium. He also provided phone, internet, etc. to several other well-known places throughout Omaha and most recently was working on the large Children’s Hospital addition.
At 34 years old, Kirk became a father to Alexa Pulliam. She was his pride and joy and helped with everything. He always wanted a family. A year and a half later Andrew was born, followed by Kirk Jr in 2007. Kirk was an excellent father, putting the kids on a routine right away. A routine that is followed to this day. He coached the boy’s baseball team and encouraged Kirk Jr to get his black belt taking him to class several times a week. Earlier, he worked immensely with Cindy as they taught Andrew how to talk. They succeeded.
Kirk always put his family first. He was an extremely hard worker who was always there to lend a hand. His positive attitude radiated throughout a room. He loved to laugh and joke around. It was very rare to see him in a bad mood. Kirk believed Jesus Christ was his savior and shared his Christian values often. He attended Keystone Bible Chapel just about every Sunday with his family. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed, but he will always be with us. His spirit is strong and thrives in his family.

Survived by wife Cindy, children Alexa, Andrew, Kirk Jr., parents Oscar & Muriel Pulliam, siblings Joi King (Willie), Jana Sledge (Ricky), Sabrina Pulliam (Beverly), David Pulliam, loving family & friends.

Visitation Friday (8/7/20)  4:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 AM at Keystone Bible Chapel 7840 Maple Street Omaha, NE.  Interment Omaha National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Memorials to the family for the children.

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com